Student Nurse Labor Delivery

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a nursing assistant to support patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. You will participate in the nursing process, assist with assessments, plan care, and perform delegated nursing tasks on the unit.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting with procedures, monitoring intake and output, and ensuring adherence to infection control policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Enrolled in a pre-licensure MSN, BSN or ADN program in good academic standing.
• Passing grade in Fundamentals/Foundations of Nursing (transcript required).
• Current BLS card required.
• CNA certificate preferred but not required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, participates in nursing process delivering patient care.
• Assist with assessment, plan, and implementing nursing care as delegated.
• Assist with nasogastric irrigations and feedings.
• Assist with catheterization and care/removal.
• Perform dressing changes, monitor intake/output, and shift totals.
• Provide direct patient care: hygiene, positioning, mobility, feeding.
• Assist with admission/discharge and equipment setup.
• Assist with device care and report patient responses to nursing actions.
• Follow infection control guidelines and document vital signs and outputs.
• Communicate with patients/families and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care assistance

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pre-licensure nursing program (MSN/BSN/ADN)

Current BLS certification

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Job Requirements

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, participates in the nursing process in delivering care to patients and their families. Duties and responsibilities include direct care activities required in daily practice on the assigned unit. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas and transport medications to/from medication storage and delivery areas. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. This role performs various routine support functions as listed below. Functions may vary based upon the unit assigned. Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient with the assessment of the patient by monitoring parameters outlined by the registered nurse in accordance with the Nursing Standards of Practice. Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient in planning of nursing care by providing input to the nurse related to the observed effects of previous treatments or nursing care. Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient with the implementation of nursing care by performing nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by the registered nurse such as: Assists with nasogastric irrigations and nasogastric or gastrostomy feedings. Assists with indwelling and intermittent urinary bladder catheterization and performs catheter care and removal. Performs procedures or skills that are routinely done on the specific unit such as dressing changes, calculating intake and output and shift totals. Provides direct patient care, such as personal hygiene care, positioning, ambulating, transporting, nutritional intake/feeding and bed making. Assists with patient admission and discharge and setting up special equipment. Assists with device care: braces (Miami J collar, splints, Bledsoe, TCO, Yale), compression wraps/stockings, etc. Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient in the evaluation of nursing care by reporting patient response to nursing actions such as pain management, vital signs and elimination. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures. Documents appropriate information such as vital signs, intake and output in accordance with the Nursing Documentation Policy. Performs CPR as needed. Follows institutional infection control guidelines. Follows/implements established institutional/unit policies and procedures to ensure patient safety. Performs general support services to the unit and patient which may include unit errands, procuring equipment and taking and relaying messages. Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors and other members of the healthcare team demonstrating positive guest relations and treating patient information confidentially. Performs related duties as required.

Work Experience Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Currently enrolled in good academic standing in an accredited pre-licensure MSN, BSN or ADN program. Passing grade ("C" or better) in Fundamentals/Foundations of Nursing (transcript required). Current BLS card (AHA or American Red Cross) required. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate preferred; but not required. Previous experience preferred.

Benefits Compensation

Compensation:Student 17.00Other Compensation (if applicable):Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide