A clinically competent registered nurse who works collaboratively with community partners to provide needed services for the community by utilizing the nursing process. Responsible for conducting health screenings, patient assessments, preventive health measures and health education in the community setting. . The position interacts with patients of all ages, races, genders and ethnic backgrounds.
Company DescriptionUniversity of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD
Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelors preferred. Currently licensed as R.N in the state of Maryland and CPR certified.
Work Orientation & Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience in medical-surgical or adult clinical specialty area. One year in experience in community outreach or public health preferred. Working knowledge of age specific and adult learning principles. Must successfully complete Hospital and Community Outreach and Health Improvement orientation and competencies.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to (a) demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; (b) convey effective verbal and written communications; (c) organize, multitask and manage time effectively; (d) utilize basic assessment and critical thinking skills; (e) adapt hours of availability to meet the schedule of community events including weekends; (f) make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards; (g) establish learning objectives and select appropriate teaching method; (h) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; (i) utilize technology as appropriate; (j) respond to emergencies appropriately; (k) maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; (l) adhere to standards of behavior set forth by the mission, vision and values of the organization; (m) Nurse must work a minimum of two (2) events per month. Depending upon the number of events and size of the pool, additional shifts may or may not be available one event per quarter should be a weekend event.
All Community Health RNs are required to be trained and teach/facilitate one of the evidence-based programs that Community Health offers to the public.