Senior Clinical Nurse,

Company Description
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You're embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you'll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade 'A' hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we've been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.
Job Description
* Advances clinical practice on the unit; consistently integrates evidence into practice and uses this as a firm foundation for unit practice.
* Serves as a clinical expert and professional resource for the unit nurses; mentrs and coaches other nurses to advance their development.
* Provides nursing leadership in the development and implementation of unit level evidenced based protocols/procedures.
* Develops CNI and CNII to effectively function in unit-based roles.
* Models collaboration with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; models independent advocacy for patient/family needs.
* Enhances practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient centered care.
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 or Specialty Certification required.
* Current AHA BLS certification required.
* Must meet all unit specific certification requirements (ACLS, PAL, NRP)
* Relevant clinical work experience related to practice on the unit.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.