Registered Nurse II, Medical Oncology

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking Registered Nurses to join a Magnet-designated Academic Medical Center. Nurses provide independent unit-based care and act as clinical resources within a multidisciplinary team in downtown Baltimore.

The role requires Maryland RN licensure or eligibility, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of nursing experience, with BSN preferred. Ongoing education and professional development are emphasized within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Maryland RN licensure or eligibility required by MD Board of Nursing.
• BSN preferred. Up-to-date training and certifications are expected.
• 1 year nursing experience with solid clinical skills.
• Maintenance of required continuing education hours (10 every 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide independent care to unit-specific patient populations; serve as clinical resource for the team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and coordinate patient care.
• Support charge nurse decisions and participate in unit governance activities.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Clinical leadership

Education

Maryland RN licensure or eligibility (Compact state)

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Requirements

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is looking for extraordinary Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our nursing team. Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world‑class, Magnet designated (3 times in a row) Academic Medical Center. UMMC is the flagship academic medical center at the heart of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) located in downtown Baltimore. This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience.

Clinical Practice

1. Provides independent care to unit specific patient population; serves as clinical resource for others, utilizes and integrates evidence into practice, functions effectively in roles specific to unit (such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc).
   • A. Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care.
   • B. Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
2. Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs.
3. Serves as clinical resource for others.

Service/Quality

1. Assists in team development and evaluation of the Relationship-Based Care model; suggests methods for improvement. Participates in collection of data related to Relationship-Based Care outcomes (e.g. hand offs, medication safety, etc).
2. Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).
3. Participates and contributes to Performance Improvement, or Evidence Based Practice, or research at the unit level.
4. Complies with standards and participates with unit level activities for regulatory compliance.

Unit Operations

1. Supports charge nurse decisions; performs charge role for assigned shifts as needed.
2. 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.
3. Assists in the development of clinical practice protocols and standards for unit.
4. Participates in unit based process governance activities: Performance Improvement, Professional Development, Clinical Practice, Teamwork, etc.; assists in development of action plans and supports implementation.
5. Orients Clinical Nurse I to unit level governance structure and councils.

Professional Development

1. Serves as preceptor, coach, mentor to new nurses and students. Contributes to ancillary personnel skills and development, attends educational offerings and in‑services independently.
2. Contributes to development of unit based peer review processes; actively participates in individual peer review feedback.

Education & Experience

1. 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, is required.; BSN preferred. Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes.
2. One year nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
3. Current CPR certification required.
4. Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.
5. Member in a professional organization is preferred.
6. Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development.
2. Ability to practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Role of the Professional Nurse Job Charter/Description.
3. Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
4. Demonstrates leadership qualities through effectiveness as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource.
5. Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
6. Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.
7. Ability to participate in team-building efforts on units; supports and models teamwork.
8. 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.

V. Patient Safety

1. Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
2. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
3. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
4. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.