PAM RN PRN Unit Based Tier III, ED; Rotating

University of Maryland Medical System; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

PRN shifts

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on a PRN basis. The RN will assess patients, develop and modify care plans, and work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

Requires MD RN licensure or eligibility, an associate's degree (BSN preferred) and BLS certification on hire. One year of RN experience is required, with unit-specific certifications (PALS, ACLS, NRP) as applicable.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Maryland or eligible to practice per MD Board of Nursing requirements.
• Associate's degree or higher required.
• BSN preferred.
• One year of RN experience required.
• AHA BLS certification required on hire.
• Must meet unit-specific certification requirements (PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, evaluate, and modify the plan of care.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process and therapeutic use of self.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and address patient needs.
• Serve as clinical resource on the unit and support teams.
• Support regulatory compliance and Healthy Work Environment initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Lifespan development knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

RN licensure in MD or eligible

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Requirements General Summary

Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation and modification of the plan of care. Provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team member, according to established standards. Interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertise. Role functions as members of the Care Team and Support Team and have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway and plan of care. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult as identified in Performance Standards).

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provides care of unit-specific and/or hospital-based patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice.
• Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice.
• Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care.
• Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs.
• Serves as clinical resource as needed.
• Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).
• Complies with standards and supports activities for regulatory compliance.
• Supports leader and charge nurse decisions.
• Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse as required.
• Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care.
• Follows and supports the AACN guidelines for Healthy Work Environment (communication, collaboration, effective decision making, recognition, leadership, staffing); participates as team member focusing on elements within the Healthy Work Environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development.
• Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.
• Ability to participate in team-building efforts on units; supports and models teamwork.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Ability to demonstrate versatility and willingness to work within the PRN RN Standardized Program as set forth in assigned Unit Based or Hospital Based commitment levels.

Work Experience, Education & Experience

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing required.
• Associate's degree required.
• BSN preferred.
• One (1) year previous RN experience required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire.
• Must meet all unit-specific certification requirements (PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Benefits

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

Compensation

• PRN; Rotating Shifts - ED (7a-7p, 11a-11p, 7p-7a)
• Pay Range: $45/hr
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide