Outpatient Rapid Observation Center (OROC) - RN

Join us at the forefront of patient care! Be part of the pioneering team launching our brand new rapid observation unit at Sinai Hospital. You'll have the unique opportunity to shape the unit from the ground floor, influencing protocols and using cutting-edge technology.  

This fast-paced environment offers diverse clinical experiences and the chance to develop your skills in a collaborative and innovative setting. Advance your career with us and make a lasting impact on patient care! 

 About the unit:  

• Newly constructed 19-bed closed observation unit – focus on the following diagnoses: 

• Chest pain, Syncope, COPD Astha Exacerbation, Pneumonia, TIA, UTI, AKI, Dizziness & Peripheral Vertigo, ESRD and Missed Dialysis, Cellulitis and Intractable Nausea and Vomiting. 

• Plan of care focused on discharging patients safely with protocolized care pathways within 24 hours  
• Increased nurse autonomy in facilitating care plan with support of Charge Nurse and Throughput Nurse 
• Designated provider team (MDs/ APPs) available with Care Management support 

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the patient care team, the RN provides safe, age-appropriate patient care and functions as an advisor and resource for patients and their families.

• Characterizes the nurse’s ability to utilize clinical reasoning which includes clinical decision making, utilization of resources, synthesis thinking coupled with nursing skills acquired through a process of situational learning and evidence-based practice.
• Characterizes the nurse’s ability to involve and incorporate input from multiple sources to benefit family and community.
• Characterizes the nurse as a creative educator with the ability to address individual and collective intellectual and psychomotor needs.
• Characterizes the nurse’s ability to utilize new knowledge, innovative reasoning and improvement, as well as to make thoughtful decision based on contemporary evidence and research.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Valid RN License in the State of Maryland or Compact License (as applicable)
• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association

In addition to comprehensive health and retirement benefits, team members also enjoy:  

• 403(b) retirement matching 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Free parking 
• Working for a nonprofit system with opportunities for Federal student loan forgiveness programs for those who qualify 
• Home-buying assistance 
• Wellness incentives...and more! 

About Sinai Hospital: 

Sinai Hospital houses a Level 2 Trauma Center, a busy emergency department with specialized centers, and a range of services spanning cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and more. True to their Jewish heritage, Sinai Hospital emphasizes serving the greater Baltimore community, providing compassionate and high-quality healthcare to all. 

About LifeBridge Health 

With five acute care centers and nearly 150 locations throughout the region, millions of patients and their families have trusted LifeBridge Health with their health for over one hundred and fifty years. 

We deliver innovative, high-quality care centered on improving patient health and champion preventive services, educational programs and wellness offerings to the people of Greater Baltimore and across the state of Maryland.  

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