Nurse Graduate, Emergency Department

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Sign-on/relocation bonus eligible

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Nursing Graduate to begin practice under direct supervision of a registered nurse. This role uses the nursing process to provide patient and family teaching and care across patient ages, from neonate to adult-geriatric.

The NG will cosign medications and nursing documentation on the unit, and will use the credentials NG after their name. This position offers a path to Clinical Nurse I after graduation and satisfactory evaluation, with

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• BCLS certification required.
• Pass NCLEX within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Begin as a basic nursing practitioner under direct RN supervision.
• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care and teaching.
• Care for patients across neonate to adult-geriatric.
• Cosign medication transcription, administration and nursing documentation as required.

Skills

Data collection

Patient assessment

Problem identification

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

BCLS certification

NCLEX within 90 days of graduation

Job description

Job Requirements

Functioning under direct supervision of a registered RN, the Nursing Graduate is the beginning practitioner with a basic generic nursing education background. This level clinician utilizes the nursing process in providing patient care and patient/family teaching. The practitioner in this position cares for selected patients and participates as a member of the health care team. Patients served may include neonate through adult-geriatric. The Nursing Graduate shall practice only under the direct supervision of a nurse who is physically present on the unit to cosign medication transcription, medication administration and nursing documentation; and continually observe, assist, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor the nursing graduate. The nursing graduate must also use the initials “NG” after their name as credentials.

Summary

Job Requirements

Functioning under direct supervision of a registered RN, the Nursing Graduate is the beginning practitioner with a basic generic nursing education background. This level clinician utilizes the nursing process in providing patient care and patient/family teaching. The practitioner in this position cares for selected patients and participates as a member of the health care team. Patients served may include neonate through adult-geriatric. The Nursing Graduate shall practice only under the direct supervision of a nurse who is physically present on the unit to cosign medication transcription, medication administration and nursing documentation; and continually observe, assist, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor the nursing graduate. The nursing graduate must also use the initials “NG” after their name as credentials.

Supervisory Responsibility

This job has supervisory responsibility.

Education and Experience

To qualify for the position, the candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Successful completion of required nursing, hospital and unit orientation including but not limited to BCLS certification. Candidate must pass the NCLEX examination within 90 days of graduation.

Conditions

The Nursing Graduate will be required to use the initials “NG” after their name as their credentials. The Nursing Graduate will remain in this position for no more than 90 days from the date of graduation of a accredited school of nursing. With a satisfactory performance evaluation and the passing of the NCLEX examination, the Nursing Graduate will advance to a Clinical Nurse I. If the evaluation is not satisfactory, the Nursing Graduate may be terminated.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to accurately collect data
• Ability to establish facts regarding patient/family condition
• Ability to identify problems
• Ability to prioritize the needs of the patient and family
• Ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of all patient and departmental documents is required.

Language Skills

The ability to read, analyze, and interpret physician’s orders and other written communication methods of the health care team is essential. Ability to respond to customer inquiries or to those of other members of the health care team must be present. The incumbent must demonstrate an ability to read and interpret age-specific data regarding patient conditions. He/she must demonstrate spoken English ability to communicate patient and family education in an age-appropriate context.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts in the preparation of medications, intravenous drips and other therapeutic interventions.

Certificates, Licenses And Registrations

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland within 90 days of graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current BCLS certification.

Benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: FLAT RATE: $40.54/hr
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differentials, sign-on/relocation bonus eligible