Sr Clinical Nurse I

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) at University Health Center Ambulatory Nurse provides specialized nursing care and care coordination for UHC patients, with a focus on telephone triage, patient education, symptom assessment, and care management.

The CN II independently manages patient calls, coordinates care across multidisciplinary teams, and supports optimal patient outcomes, reflecting UMMS mission and standards.

Qualifications

• RN license in Maryland or compact state eligibility is required.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• Specialty life support certification may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages patient calls and triage.
• Coordinates care across multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Provides patient education and supports care management.
• Adheres to evidence-based nursing practice and regulatory standards.

Skills

Nursing care coordination

Telephone triage

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based practice

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job Requirements

The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) - University Health Center Ambulatory Nurse provides specialized nursing care and care coordination for University Health Center (UHC) patients, with a primary focus on telephone triage, patient education, symptom assessment, and care management. UHC is a multispecialty clinic supporting different specialty such as rhematology, nephrology, Infectious Disease, Transplant Nephrology and more. The CN II serves as a key clinical resource for patients and families, utilizing evidence-based nursing practice to assess patient concerns, prioritize care needs, provide clinical guidance, and facilitate timely interventions.

Job Requirements

The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) - University Health Center Ambulatory Nurse provides specialized nursing care and care coordination for University Health Center (UHC) patients, with a primary focus on telephone triage, patient education, symptom assessment, and care management. UHC is a multispecialty clinic supporting different specialty such as rhematology, nephrology, Infectious Disease, Transplant Nephrology and more. The CN II serves as a key clinical resource for patients and families, utilizing evidence-based nursing practice to assess patient concerns, prioritize care needs, provide clinical guidance, and facilitate timely interventions.

The CN II independently manages patient calls, identifies complications requiring escalation, coordinates care across multidisciplinary teams, and supports optimal patient outcomes.

The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) role is designed for nurses with greater than 12 months of clinical experience. The CN II maintains 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." Building upon foundational skills, the CN II demonstrates enhanced clinical reasoning, proactive care coordination, and beginning leadership behaviors while providing direct patient care and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members in alignment with UMMS Mission, Vision, and Values.

Work Experience

Education & Experience - Require

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.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates competence in Levels 1 and 2 of UMMS Nursing Competencies, per standard.
• Successfully completes all requirements of member organization/departmental orientation.
• Maintains knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and standards of care.
• Obtains understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
• Maintains current knowledge of evidence-based practice, patient safety guidelines, and infection control standards with ability to mentor others.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, Joint Commission), and documentation standards with ability to mentor others.
• Achieves and maintains individual competency requirements for nursing practice with ability to mentor others.
• Demonstrates physical ability to meet job demands (e.g., lifting, prolonged standing, assisting with patient mobility).