Critical Care RN, ER - One UMMS Staffing Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flat rate $55/hr

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Clinical Nurse for UMMS Staffing (USC) to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care across inpatient and ambulatory settings. The USC RN is deployed to units based on need and validated competencies, working within Maryland Nurse Practice Act guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, professional development, and adherence to regulatory standards to promote patient safety and quality

Qualifications

• Current Maryland RN license or eligibility via Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Minimum of two years of recent acute care nursing experience in the past 12 months.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct/indirect nursing care appropriate to patient population and acuity.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document care in the EMR.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and safety of care.
• Safely administer medications and use clinical equipment per policy.
• Delegate and supervise care within competency levels and act within the Nurse Practice Act.
• Support unit operations and participate in quality and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Safety and risk reporting

Education

Maryland RN license or eligibility via NLC

BLS Certification (AHA)

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Unit-specific certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS) as required

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Clinical equipment handling

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.

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