Student Nurse - Telemetry

PRN - Day Shift

General Summary

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Student Nurse participates in the nursing process in delivering care to patients and their families. The Student Nurse will provide a wide variety of clinical task/procedures for the patient as a member of the patient care team. Patients served include the infant through the elderly adult.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve. Nursing employees are responsible for extending the Nursing mission and values of UM Baltimore Washing Medical Center by providing, with intention, exceptional and compassionate care that is relationship based through excellence in teamwork, collaboration, communication, evidenced based care and professional practice.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the nurse for specific patient related duties. Overall supervision from manager of patient care unit.

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. 

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians.

Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

1. Currently enrolled and in good academic standing for junior or senior year of a BSN, or an Associate Degree Program.
2. Has successfully completed their Fundamentals Course and 1 Clinical Rotation
3. Current CNA certification from the MBON.
4. Current AHA Health Care Provider (CPR) card.

Working Conditions

1. Works inside, in a clean well-lighted environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. May be physically and verbally abused by patients.
2. Works a regular assigned shift but may be expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary. May be expected to work on other than regular unit of hire to provide adequate staffing, if the need arises. Participates in temporary assignment measures. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.

Physical Requirements

1. Requires bending/stooping/crouching/kneeling approximately 50% of the time in the delivery of patient evaluation and treatment.
2. Requires reaching/grasping/handling of small equipment and paperwork weighing up to 20 lb. approximately 70% of the time in the delivery of patient care and performance of clerical duties.
3. Requires standing and walking approximately 80% of the time; with occasional stair climbing.
4. Requires lifting and positioning patients, weighing in excess of 100 lbs., with the assistance of others or ergonomic equipment and utilizing proper body mechanics approximately 50% of the time, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy.
5. Requires pushing/pulling equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. approximately 20% of the time, requires carrying supplies/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. approximately 50% of the time.
6. Requires substantial movements/motions of the wrists,hands and/or fingers as in performing treatment procedures approximately 50% of the time.
7. Requires good visual acuity to read patient records and equipment monitors; requires adequate ability to receive detailed information conveyed through oral communication in the process of evaluating and treating patients accurately, clearly, quickly approximately 80% of the time.

4South is a 24-bed acute Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Kaiser Permanente unit with remote telemetry capabilities. The unit provides 24-hour compassionate nursing care to a diverse patient population. We accept patients admitted with diagnoses such as, but not limited to Stroke, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cellulitis, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Sepsis, Infectious Diseases, Various Gastrointestinal Disorders, Renal Failure and General Surgical Needs.

Nursing care follows the Relationship Based Care Model. This model emphasizes the importance of the relationships between the nurses, patients, and families. Whenever possible, the patient and family are included in the plan of care, treatment and setting of goals during their hospitalization. We have a very active Unit Practice Council. We also promote and encourage our team members to apply for advancement on our Professional Advancement Model. If you are a motivated individual who is looking to work in an environment that fosters creativity, professionalism, and collaboration then 4 South is the place for you.