Student Nurse - Traumatic Brain Injury

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What You Will Do:
Student Nurse - Traumatic Brain Injury
Per Diem (Supplemental) - Day Shift

Baltimore, MD The Traumatic Brain Injury Unit, also referred to as TBI, is a 25-bed unit with the capability of expanding to 35 beds to accommodate increases in census. Rooms include private and semi-private rooms with large windows overlooking our beautiful grounds.
Our patients include Adult and Pediatric patients with a primary diagnosis of Traumatic and Non-Traumatic Brain injuries.
Our Nursing care team consists of: Three Senior Clinical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Nursing Technicians, Certified Nursing Assistants, Administrative Assistants, and a Nurse Manager.
Nursing works in close collaboration with Neurology Physicians, Physiatrists, Neuropsychologists, Therapy Services (including physical, occupational, speech & language, and recreational therapist), and Case Management.
Our electronic medical record is EPIC.
We offer self-directed schedule within schedule guidelines; every third weekend with a holiday package.
We offer tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs.
We have system wide committees that support our projects and goals.
We're making Maryland stronger!
With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopaedics and neurological disorders
. From bones to brains, our cutting-edge center heals even the most serious of injuries, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries
and neurological conditions
. Our surgeries take place in 6 operating rooms designed for Orthopaedic Surgery combined with our efficient 7-bed Medical Surgical Unit. And our rehabilitation occurs in our innovative William Donald Schaefer Rehabilitation Center. In total, our 141-bed facility welcomes over 3,000 patients every year. As the state's largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services
, we offer some of the most advanced therapies for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopaedic and sports injury, among many others.

Job Summary:
Consistently expresses and demonstrates respect, compassion and courtesy for patients, family/visitors, and team members. Assists the clinical nurse in providing individualized patient care consistent with the mission and values of University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute and in accordance within the scope of practice, professional, and regulatory standards. Assists the clinical nurse in providing care appropriate to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served. Accountable to the clinical nurse, 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
What You Need to Be Successful:
Currently enrolled in good academic standing for junior or senior year of a BSN or AA nursing program.
CNA certification required.
Current BLS card required.
Completion of nursing course which includes a clinical component and/or CNA/GNA certification status.
Previous related patient care experience, preferred.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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