New Grad RN Med/Surg Oncology

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Nights

Shift differential

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) at University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is designed for new graduates or nurses with less than 12 months of experience. The CN I will participate in the Nurse Residency Program and complete departmental orientation while delivering direct patient care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, medication administration, patient education, handoffs, and maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with ADN or BSN.
• Participation in Nurse Graduate or Nurse Residency/Novice RN Program required.
• Maryland RN licensure or eligibility to practice via Compact agreements.
• Current BLS certification; Red Cross BLS accepted for new hires.
• Specialty life support certifications (ACLS/PALS/NRP) as required by unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document comprehensive nursing assessments including vital signs and pain.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans with patient/family.
• Provide safe, timely patient care with efficient workflow and clinical reasoning.
• Process provider orders promptly with appropriate evaluation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and communicate clearly.
• Perform patient handoffs and educate patients about treatments.
• Safely administer medications and monitor effects and adverse reactions.
• Follow safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Complete event reports and consent verification.
• Maintain professional standards per ANA Code of Ethics and pursue development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical teamwork

Patient safety

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nurse Residency Program

Maryland RN license or compact eligibility

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Job Requirements

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) role is designed for new graduate nurses or nurses with less than 12 months of clinical experience. The CN I is expected to successfully complete all requirements of Member Organization’s Nurse Residency Program (if applicable) and departmental orientation. The CN I will achieve practice readiness as defined by UMMS: "The ability to assess and manage each patient's diverse clinical needs while demonstrating the confidence and competence to safely perform and coordinate the interventions needed to provide equitable, comprehensive patient centered care." The CN I provides direct patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and remains accountable for professional practice in alignment with UMMS Mission, Vision, and Values.

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.

• Assessment & Care
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments including vital signs, pain, and behavioral status while recognizing and reporting abnormal findings.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans incorporating patient and family preferences, cultural considerations, and developmental needs.
• Clinical Practice
• Provide safe, timely, and organized patient care through efficient workflow management and clinical reasoning.
• Acknowledge and implement provider orders in a timely manner with appropriate evaluation of their relevance to patient condition.
• Education, Communication & Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members utilizing appropriate communication modalities and chain of command.
• Perform effective patient care handoffs and educate patients about treatments using therapeutic communication techniques.
• Medication Management
• Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
• Follows institutional policies, procedures, and best practices for safe medication handling, administration, disposal, and documentation.
• Prevention, Safety & Quality
• Implements and maintains a safe, therapeutic care environment by adhering to hospital safety protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Completes required documentation including event reports and consent verification.
• Professionalism
• Demonstrate accountability for professional practice by adhering to regulatory standards, institutional policies, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain clinical competence.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Required

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher).
• Participation in the organization's Nurse Graduate or Nurse Residency/Novice RN Program is required.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland OR eligibility to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. Will accept Red Cross BLS upon hire (new hires only).
• Specialty life support certification required based on clinical area assignment (must be obtained within 6 months of hire or by completion of unit orientation, whichever is longer)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support for nurses caring for adult critical care patients
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support for nurses caring for pediatric critical care patients
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program for nurses caring for neonatal critical care patients
• Nurses not assigned to critical care areas are not required to obtain specialty life support certifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates competence in the UMMS Nursing Competencies per standard.
• Successfully completes all requirements of Nurse Residency program and member organization/departmental orientation.
• Maintains knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and standards of care.
• Obtains understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
• Maintains awareness of current evidence-based practice, patient safety guidelines, and infection control standards.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, Joint Commission), and documentation standards.
• Begins individual professional development by obtaining 10 continuing education credits within 12 months of hire.
• Achieves and maintains individual competency requirements for nursing practice.
• Demonstrates physical ability to meet job demands (e.g., lifting, prolonged standing, assisting with patient mobility).

Benefits

• Full-Time Nights (7pm-7:30am)
• Pay Range: $37.75 - $56.21/hr. (depends on years of experience)
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
• $15,000 Sign-on Bonus; restrictions may apply
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide