Registered Nurse (RN), Float Pool, PRN 3, Nights

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Glen Burnie, Maryland, is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to provide compassionate care to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree (BSN preferred) and at least one year of RN experience. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care coordination with an interdisciplinary team, and participation in nursing quality initiatives. Licensure in Maryland and BLS certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligible due to Compact state agreements.
• One year of previous RN experience required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients via therapeutic use of self and nursing process.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Participates in efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing process

Collaboration

Clinical skills

Education

Associate’s degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Requirements

I. 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).

II. 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.

Work 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. Two (2) or more years of RN experience is strongly preferred.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire.
• Must meet all unit‑specific certification requirements (PALS, ACLS, NRP).