Emergency Room: Clinical Nurse

Maryland General Hospital is your community hospital. Our job is to care for and about you and your family. Our staff is here to help you, to make you feel comfortable, and to answer your questions.

     Maryland General Hospital provides you and your family with medical care in more than 30 specialties. We have over 500 doctors and more than 1,500 employees. Our services cover education, prevention, and treatment of illness, injury and other sickness.

Maryland General is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in the Emergency Department.  The Emergency Department at Maryland General Hospital provides 24-hour evaluation and emergency treatment. Emergency care at Maryland General is comprehensive, serving patients of all ages. This terrific care is delivered by our experienced team of emergency experts, who are specially trained to treat your serious illnesses and minor injuries which may include:

·         Chest pain - complete evaluation is conducted in the ER, including blood work, EKGs, cardiology consultation and stress test

·         Strokes - Maryland General has been designated as a Primary Stroke Center and has a Neurocare Unit

·         Congestive Heart Failure

·         Pulmonary conditions - COPD, Asthma and Pneumonia

·         Gastrointestinal problems (GI)

·         Kidney failure

·         Pediatrics

·         Geriatrics - Evaluation and diagnostic care for the elderly

·         Minor trauma & orthopedic injuries

The ED also features an Urgent Care program which allows patients needing less emergent care to be seen faster. The Urgent Care team at Maryland General gets you in and out so that you can get back to your normal activities.

The Registered Nurse, as a partner in the health care team, has the overall responsibility for assuring that the nursing process is followed for each patient from admission through discharge.  The RN is responsible for managing, directing and supervising, all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment in the unit and for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.  The RN is expected to exercise judgment in the care of patients and in the management of personnel.  The RN adheres to all regulations of the Nurse Practice Act.

Position Requirements:

•           Minimum of 1 year experience in an Emergency setting

•           Licensed Registered Nurse

Maryland General Hospital offers competitive compensation, full healthcare benefits, 403(b), college reimbursement as well as paid vacation, sick, personal time and 7 holidays.

To learn more about Maryland General, please visit our website www.marylandgeneral.org.  Search career opportunities!