Medical Matron

Full-time
Shift: Rotating
Location: Greene Street Building
Position Type: Exempt Company Description Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work Job Description General Summary * Vein Harvesting Experience Preferred, but not required* Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Cardiothoracic surgeon, assists in the performance of surgical procedures in Cardiac surgery. During the intraoperative phase of heart surgery, the first assist practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the attending surgeon or his designee. This position is hiring for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), or RN First Assist
Performs endoscopic or open harvesting of the saphenous vein during coronary artery bypass procedures and preparation of the vein for bypass.
Performs endoscopic or open harvesting of the radial artery during coronary artery bypass procedures and prepares radial artery for bypass.
First or second assisting with cannulation, graft anastomosis, valve placement, decannulation, femoral access catheters (including IABP) or any other task of open heart procedures.
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner level RNFA performs the pre-op surgical addendum for outpatients on the morning of surgery.
Assists in supervising students of all levels in the appropriate understanding of the Cardiac operating room including evaluation of pre-op tests, sterile technique, anatomy, procedure steps, and introduction to suturing.
Role models Patient-Centered Care and mentors other in their growth.
Researches and integrates evidence-based findings into practice beyond the unit.
Notifies the attending surgeon or resident regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation or intervention while the patient is in the intraoperative phase of care.
Must take call during non-routine working hours to assist attending physicians in urgent and emergency procedures.

Pre-operative and post-operative assessment, evaluation of physical and laboratory findings, patient pain management and patient and staff teaching.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.