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THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland\'s health care system and community. We\'re known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world\'s first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation\'s largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland\'s first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland\'s Children\'s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.



Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Acute

This new unit opened in June of 2022 on the recently completed fifth floor of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building. It brings together patient populations formerly cared for in different units.

Our Surgical Acute Care unit, also known as "Weinberg 5", includes general surgery, as well as cancer, bariatric, oral-maxillofacial, otorhinolaryngology (head and neck surgery), thoracic and urological surgery.

The patients who undergo surgery in those areas actually have similar needs when they are healing, says Dukes.

"Grouping them on one floor allows the nurses to excel in the kind of care these patients need," Dukes says. And to make sure each population gets the specific care required, Dukes will be assigning a "nurse champion" to each specialty area to be responsible for staff education on those topics.

"When you have a medical director who is so involved with the unit, it does give the feeling the nurses are appreciated," Dukes says. "It\'s not a \'them and us,\' it\'s a \'we,\' because we\'re all here for the patient." The "we" includes other professionals, such as therapists and a clinical pharmacist, in a satellite pharmacy on the floor -- something that allows for easier and faster access to medications that are specific to surgery patients.

The communication between nurses and doctors will be enhanced by the pocket phones nurses will carry with them, so that when they page a physician, the call-back comes right to the nurse, rather than to the station. It means nurses won\'t have to miss a call-back, or wait around for one. All the floors in the Weinberg building have this feature.

Dukes is increasing her staff, and her current team of nurses will be caring for some types of patients for the first time, so staff development is key.

"That\'s probably one of the most exciting opportunities we have," says Senior Partner Bret Anderson, R.N. "A lot of post-surgical nurses have been in the profession for 10 years and never been inside an OR."

He recommends his unit to new graduates, for the broad base it gives them as they begin their careers. The fact that all rooms in the new unit have monitoring capabilities means that the nurses can keep patients during a slight or temporary increase in acuity, without having to transfer them to intermediate care, only to bring them back a few hours later. It allows nurses to give more continuous care.

"This is, to me, the most interesting kind of nursing," Anderson says. "You have experience with a lot of different types of patients. I consider that a strength of ours."

Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world class 800-bed, Magnet designated Academic Medical Center with a comprehensive and technologically advanced surgical suites.

As a Registered Nurse at UMMC, you\'ll experience:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• An Achievable Professional Advancement model: Opportunities to progress in function, skills, and pay through our achievable promotion schedule;
• The opportunity to work in a specialized care environment at an Academic Medical Center with a nursing centered care model and Magnet Designation;
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans and more!
• A highly competitive wage scale: Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against to market standards.
• Generous tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year for your graduate degree at University of Maryland School of Nursing.

Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won\'t find a more vibrant place to work!

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.; BSN preferred. Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes.
• One year nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.
• Member of a professional organization.
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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