Clinical Nurse II (RN), ER - UMMS Staffing Center

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat Rate $55/hr

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Clinical Nurse for UMMS Staffing (USC). The RN will provide safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care across inpatient and ambulatory settings, deployed to units based on need and competencies.

They will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and maintain licensure and required certifications. The role requires a Maryland RN license (or eligibility), BLS (ACLS/PALS/NRP as unit-specific), and at least two years of

Qualifications

• Current and active RN license in Maryland or eligibility through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).
• ACLS, PALS, NRP or other unit-specific certifications as required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent acute care nursing experience in the past 12 months.
• BSN from an accredited nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care appropriate to the patient population and acuity of the unit.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, implement nursing and medical interventions, evaluate patient responses, and document care in the EMR.
• Collaborate with patients, families, charge nurses, nurse managers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity, safety, and quality of care.
• Safely administer medications and utilize clinical equipment and technology per policy and competency.
• Delegate and supervise nursing care activities per Nurse Practice Act and policies.
• Maintain professionalism, adaptability and effective communication across units and settings.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives and ensure patient safety outcomes.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and competencies; complete annual education.
• Support unit operations and staffing as needed, including unit-based roles.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Unit leadership / supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from accredited program

Registered Nurse license in Maryland or eligible via Nurse Licensure Compact

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Job Requirements

The Clinical Nurse, UMMS Staffing (USC) provides safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered nursing care across UMMS inpatient and approved procedural, surgical, and ambulatory care settings. As a member of the internal resource workforce, the USC RN is employed by the Staffing Center and deployed to clinical units based on organizational need and validated unit-specific competencies. The USC RN practices within the scope of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, and organizational policies. Care is delivered in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, with flexibility and adaptability across assigned clinical environments.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care appropriate to the patient population and acuity of the assigned unit.
• Independently performs comprehensive patient assessments, implements nursing and medical interventions, evaluates patient responses, and documents care in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with patients, families, charge nurses, nurse managers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity, safety, and quality of care.
• Safely administers medications and utilizes clinical equipment and technology in accordance with policy and validated competency.
• Delegates and supervises nursing care activities consistent with the Nurse Practice Act, organizational policy, and individual competency levels.
• Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication when transitioning between units and clinical settings.
• Adheres to evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and organizational policies to promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Identifies, reports, and takes appropriate action related to patient safety risks, adverse events, and near misses.
• Supports unit operations and staffing needs, including performing charge or other unit-based roles as appropriate and within validated competencies.
• Participates in quality improvement, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives as applicable.
• Maintains current RN licensure, required certifications, and validated competencies necessary for assigned clinical settings.
• Completes all required organizational, regulatory, and annual education.
• Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competence.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Work Experience Education & Experience - Required

• Current and active unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Maryland or eligibility through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Additional certifications and experience requirements (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS) are required based on unit-specific competencies.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent acute care nursing experience within the past 12 months.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Benefits Compensation

• Flat Rate $55/hr