Registered Nurse (RN) - Comprehensive Medical Rehab Unit
Full-Time – Night Shift
Baltimore, Maryland

We are seeking a full-time Comprehensive Rehab Registered Nurse to join our nursing team at University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute.

• Medical and surgical conditions such as cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, cancer, amputation, transplants, cerebral vascular accident.
• Elective orthopedic surgery such as total joint replacement or spinal decompression without neurological impairment.

UNIQUE IS WHAT WE ARE!

Lives are restored here on our campus every day! As the designated acute care rehabilitation and orthopaedic hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System, we are one of the largest, most comprehensive, and best-respected facilities in the nation. Patients and professionals alike appreciate the unique advantages offered here at UM Rehab & Ortho Institute.

As a Registered Nurse at UM Rehab & Ortho, you’ll experience:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage – Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more!
• Work Life Balance: You’ll accrue vacation + holiday + sick leave and personal leave days; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement & continuing education options.
• FREE Parking

We're making Maryland stronger!

With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehab & Ortho Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopaedics and neurological disorders. From bones to brains, our cutting-edge hospital heals even the most serious of injuries, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries and neurological condition. In total, our 141-bed facility welcomes over 3,000 patients every year. As the state’slargest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services, we offer some of the most advanced therapies forstroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopaedic and sports injury, among many others

Job Summary
Independently provides and coordinates individualized patient care consistent with the mission and values of the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute (UMROI) and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Accountable to patients and families for processes and outcomes during an episode of care. Serves as a fully engaged member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team. Participates in cost effective strategies that optimize patient outcomes. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, culture, ethnicity, and specific individual diagnostic needs of the patients served in his/her department. He/she must be able to assess and interpret data about the patients status in order to identify each patient’s specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group (pediatric, adolescents and/or geriatric patient group, culture and diagnostic specific). Consistently expresses and demonstrates compassion and courtesy for patients. Extends courtesy and support to patient's families/visitors.

• At least one year of nursing experience that includes recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.
• Two years of nursing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated/documented highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Ability to learn and apply computer systems in order to manage patient information.
• BSN, or enrollment in a BSN program, is highly desirable.
• Certification in area of specialty preferred. Demonstrated effectiveness as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.