New Graduate Nurse Surgical Acute Care

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System, a Magnet-designated academic medical center, offers a CN I role designed for new graduates or nurses with less than 12 months of experience. You will participate in the Nurse Residency Program and department orientation to achieve practice readiness as defined by UMMS.

As a CN I, you will provide direct patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold UMMS values in alignment with the mission.

Qualifications

• Maryland RN licensure or compact eligibility required.
• ADN or BSN (or higher); must sit for NCLEX and pass within 90 days.
• Current BLS certification (AHA required; Red Cross accepted on hire).
• Specialty life support certs required based on unit (obtain within 6 months or by orientation).
• ACLS for adult critical care nurses.
• PALS for pediatric critical care nurses.
• NRP for neonatal care nurses.
• RNs not in critical care areas may not require specialty life support.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional practice aligned with UMMS Mission, Vision and Values.

Skills

RN licensure MD

NCLEX eligible

BLS certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Requirements

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. 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.

Work Experience

• 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.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) OR eligible to sit for NCLEX. Must pass NCLEX within 90 days of hire.
• 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