Clinical Nurse

The Department of Otolaryngology is seeking a Clinical Nurse who applies nursing and clinic knowledge and skills to the delivery of individuals and/or population-based patient care in the clinics at Green Spring, White Marsh, and Towson. Specific Duties & Responsibilities * Coordinating care for assigned patients to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. * Provide direct patient care based on the nursing process while mentoring others to promote quality and excellence of care. * Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the physician and will include other disciplines as needed, especially in our Head and Neck and Facial Plastic Divisions. * Provide pre- and post-op education to patients and patient families. * Ensures a high level of nursing care to patients, in conjunction with provider to assist in procedures. * Independently providing nurse visit care, which includes surgical site assessment, wound care, suture removal and other post op care. * Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to optimize team performance. * Establishes and implements policies and procedures for the specialty practice and patients. * Serves as a liaison between the patient /family and the multidisciplinary team. * Accountable for own decisions regarding patient care. * Identifies impending changes in patient condition and individual performance issues. * Analyzes patient care data to deliver and evaluate care. * Triages and reviews incoming phone messages, Epic InBasket and communications with doctors and/or patients as needed. * Knowledge of current health care environment. * This position communicates regularly with the Nurse Manager so that the Nurse manager can be aware of trends for longer term problem solving. * Mentors’ others to promote quality, safety, and excellence in clinical care. Competencies * Accountable authority for decisions regarding patient care. * Knowledge of nursing process, social, behavioral, biological and physical science. * Knowledge of current health care environment. * Working knowledge of Epic. * Ability to analyze data to synthesize and summarize information and make judgments regarding patient care. * Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality patient care. * Ability to document legibly using a writing instrument. * Ability to use a computer keyboard to input and obtain data. * CPR and AED certified. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Ability to analyze data to synthesize and summarize information and to make judgments regarding patient care. * Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality patient care. * Ability to use a computer keyboard to input and obtain data. * Maintain confidentiality per clinical and operational standards and holds others accountable. * Ability to monitor unit and foster teamwork. * Support clinical practice at the discretion of the nurse manager. Nurse Educator * Mentor new clinical staff and provide ongoing education in conjunction with Nurse Manager. * Promotes and identifies quality improvement initiatives that are aligned with the departmental and organizational safety and operational goals. * Provides assistance and support to clinic and nursing staff as needed. * Utilizes materials and resources in a cost-effective manner. Development * Serves as a clinical expert resource to leadership and staff in the development and implementation of nursing standards consistent with the established model of care. * Maintains leadership competency by participation in continuing education, professional organizations, and other related activities. * Works collaboratively with clinical leadership and supportive resources to ensure that patients have access to comprehensive interdisciplinary patient and family educational programs throughout...