• Job Description

  Req#: 13452
  Summary
  
  

  Clinical Nurse (RN) – Transitional Care Unit

  Put your nursing expertise to work at a Magnet-designated, university-affiliated hospital located just six blocks from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor by joining the team at Mercy Medical Center’s Transitional Care Unit (TCU).

  Our Clinical Nurses in TCU independently provide continuing care and complex treatments to patients presenting with varied medical and surgical interventions. Working with a dedicated rehabilitation team, the RN provides evidence-based, high-quality patient care and safety, and serves as a resource for other team members.

  Noted nursing career and education website TopRNtoBSN.com named Mercy Medical Center one of its “30 Most Nurse-Friendly Hospitals” in the United States.

  In addition, we are recognized among the nation’s Top 100 hospitals, based on quality and performance standards, and have centers of excellence in Orthopaedics, Cancer Care and Women’s Health

  We offer an attractive compensation/benefits package and ongoing opportunity for professional growth. EOE

  
  Responsibilities
  
  

  Certification Requirements: Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS upon hire • Specialty Certifications: PACU, ICU, Cath Lab, Angiography, Lung Center, McAuley Surgery Center - ACLS within 1 year of hire or 6 months of promotion ED - ACLS within 6 months of hire/promotion & ENPC or PALS within 1 year Mother/Baby, NICU/PEDS - NRP within 6 months of hire/promotion Labor & Delivery - NRP within 6 months of hire/promotion and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) within 1 year of hire Telemetry - ACLS within 1 year of hire, within 18 months of hire if new grad Chemotherapy Clinic (Outpatient Chemo) - ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) certification within 1 year of hire and OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification within 2 years of hire • Other Requirements: Critical thinking Adaptability Prioritization • License Requirements: RN License • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: ••• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Access, Excel ••• Microsoft Outlook ••• Meditech ••• Epic ••• Performance Manager/NetLearning Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. • Age Specific Care Provided For: Adolescents Adults Neonates Pediatrics Geriatrics

  
  Requirements
  
  

  EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Education and Work Experience:
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and successfully completed the State Board of Nursing Licensure Exam
  • BSN Preferred
  • Must possess 1 year of current clinical experience
  • Must obtain 20 Contact hours per year, fifty percent of which must be clinically focused. Academic course credits may be used on a 1:1 credit hour exchange.

  
  SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

  • License Requirements:
  • RN License
  • Certification Requirements:
  • Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS upon hire
  • Specialty Certifications:
  • PACU, ICU, Cath Lab, Angiography, Lung Center, McAuley Surgery Center - ACLS within 1 year of hire or 6 months of promotion
  • ED - ACLS within 6 months of hire/promotion & ENPC or PALS within 1 year
  • Mother/Baby, NICU/PEDS - NRP within 6 months of hire/promotion
  • Labor & Delivery - NRP within 6 months of hire/promotion and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) within 1 year of hire
  • Telemetry - ACLS within 1 year of hire, within 18 months of hire if new grad
  • Chemotherapy Clinic (Outpatient Chemo) - ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) certification within 1 year of hire and OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification within 2 years of hire
  • Age Specific Care Provided For:
  • Neonates
  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
  • Microsoft Word, Power Point, Access, Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Meditech
  • Epic
  • Performance Manager/NetLearning
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
  • Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
  • Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Other Requirements:
  • Critical thinking
  • Prioritization
  • Adaptability
  
  Benefits
  
  

  Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

  • Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
  • 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
  • Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values
  
  EEO Statement
  
  

  Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.

  
  

  EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Education and Work Experience:
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and successfully completed the State Board of Nursing Licensure Exam
  • BSN Preferred
  • Must possess 1 year of current clinical experience
  • Must obtain 20 Contact hours per year, fifty percent of which must be clinically focused. Academic course credits may be used on a 1:1 credit hour exchange.

  
  SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

  • License Requirements:
  • RN License
  • Certification Requirements:
  • Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS upon hire
  • Specialty Certifications:
  • PACU, ICU, Cath Lab, Angiography, Lung Center, McAuley Surgery Center - ACLS within 1 year of hire or 6 months of promotion
  • ED - ACLS within 6 months of hire/promotion & ENPC or PALS within 1 year
  • Mother/Baby, NICU/PEDS - NRP within 6 months of hire/promotion
  • Labor & Delivery - NRP within 6 months of hire/promotion and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) within 1 year of hire
  • Telemetry - ACLS within 1 year of hire, within 18 months of hire if new grad
  • Chemotherapy Clinic (Outpatient Chemo) - ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) certification within 1 year of hire and OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification within 2 years of hire
  • Age Specific Care Provided For:
  • Neonates
  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
  • Microsoft Word, Power Point, Access, Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Meditech
  • Epic
  • Performance Manager/NetLearning
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
  • Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
  • Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Other Requirements:
  • Critical thinking
  • Prioritization
  • Adaptability
  
  

  Certification Requirements: Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS upon hire • Specialty Certifications: PACU, ICU, Cath Lab, Angiography, Lung Center, McAuley Surgery Center - ACLS within 1 year of hire or 6 months of promotion ED - ACLS within 6 months of hire/promotion & ENPC or PALS within 1 year Mother/Baby, NICU/PEDS - NRP within 6 months of hire/promotion Labor & Delivery - NRP within 6 months of hire/promotion and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) within 1 year of hire Telemetry - ACLS within 1 year of hire, within 18 months of hire if new grad Chemotherapy Clinic (Outpatient Chemo) - ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) certification within 1 year of hire and OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification within 2 years of hire • Other Requirements: Critical thinking Adaptability Prioritization • License Requirements: RN License • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: ••• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Access, Excel ••• Microsoft Outlook ••• Meditech ••• Epic ••• Performance Manager/NetLearning Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. • Age Specific Care Provided For: Adolescents Adults Neonates Pediatrics Geriatrics

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