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Job description
The Surgical/Orthopedic unit is an acute care unit located at Northwest Hospital. This unit provides care for both medical and surgical patients. As the designated surgical unit, this 40-bed unit offers an excellent opportunity for nurses to expand their clinical knowledge and skills, including medical foundation and surgical specialty. The unit provides exposure to various surgical specialties, such as general surgery, colorectal, orthopedics, bariatric, urology, and others, allowing the team members to learn and develop a variety of specialized surgical-related nursing skills. Although the unit accommodates medical patients, it is a non-telemetry unit. Staff members must use strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes. The team works together to provide safe, high-quality care while maintaining a patient-centered approach with multidisciplinary collaboration. SGOR staff members are highly motivated, friendly, outgoing, and prioritize patients and their care.
Summary:
Functions under the supervision of the RN in a cooperative effort with the health care team to assist in providing a variety of patient care related duties. Maintains the standards of nursing care for al patients and implements the policies and procedures of the unit, Hospital and Nursing Department.
Credentials:
Essential:
* Certified Nursing Assistant I License
* Certified Nursing Assistant II License
Experience:
Essential:
Less than one year experience
Basic computer skills; Synquest; Medical terminology; Hoyer lift; Communication devices; Specialty beds; Automatic B/P cuff; BLS CPR card from AHA.
Pay Range: $20.00 to $27.29 Based On Experience
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking
About Northwest Hospital
Northwest Hospital is a full-service community hospital in Baltimore County serving Randallstown, Pikesville, Owings Mills, and beyond. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Northwest delivers compassionate, high-quality care close to home, with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.
About LifeBridge Health
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
Worksite address
randallstown, MD, 21133, US
Who can apply
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