Registered Nurse (RN), Observation Unit

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at BWMC who have greater than (>) 12 months experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance.  Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold the Service Standards of the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

·      An Associate Degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing is preferred. 

·      Current Maryland RN licensure is required prior to beginning orientation. 

·      At least 1 year of RN experience is required.

·      Professional Certification is highly encouraged.

·      Employees hired on or after July 1, 2018 will be required to complete a Bachelor of Science from a College of

Nursing within 5 years from the date of hire or transfer into a Clinical Nursing position. 

·      If there is gap in applied nursing experience of 5 years or more successful completion of a refresher course

within past 6 months is required.