Student Nurse, MICU

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Student Nurse to assist in direct patient care under RN supervision on the assigned unit. You will participate in the nursing process, support assessment, and help with planning and implementing care in daily practice.

Requires current CPR certification, Maryland CNA license, and enrollment in a nursing program (BSN/ADN/Diploma). Weekend/shift work and exposure to infectious disease precautions are possible.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in good academic standing for junior or senior year of a BSN, ADN, or Diploma program in Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Provider or American Red Cross card.
• Must be licensed as a CNA in Maryland.
• Experience preferred; able to assess age-specific patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with patient assessment and planning of care.
• Provide direct patient care including hygiene, positioning, and mobility.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and equipment setup.
• Perform routine unit tasks (vital signs, intake/output, charting).
• Transport medications and navigate medication storage areas as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Team collaboration

CPR/AHA

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

Nursing student (BSN/ADN/Diploma)

Job description

Job Requirements

General SummaryUnder 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 to transport medications to/ from medication storage and delivery areas. Principal Responsibilities and TasksThe 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.Student nurses perform various routine support functions as listed below. These functions may vary depending upon the unit to which the Student Nurse is 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 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.

• Student nurses perform various routine support functions as listed below. These functions may vary depending upon the unit to which the Student Nurse is 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 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.

Working Conditions

Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required. Work requires independent lifting up to 25 pounds and lifting (with assistance) to position and/or assist patients onto carts or into wheelchairs or beds and generally with ambulation. Work requires standing and/or walking for up to 100% of scheduled work time. Work requires independent pushing and/or pulling of wheelchairs, beds and related patient care equipment up to 100% of scheduled work time. There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious diseases requiring observance of universal precautions which requires wearing protective clothing, gloves and mask as appropriate and observance of safe work practices.

Work Experience Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in good academic standing for junior or senior year of a BSN, ADN, or Diploma program in Nursing
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Provider card or American Red Cross card
• Must be licensed as a CNA in the state of Maryland
• Experience preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of universal blood and body fluid precautions and aseptic technique.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess 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.
• Ability to independently lift up to 25 pounds and to lift, position, and/or assist patients; standing and/or walking for 100% of scheduled work time; pushing and/or pulling wheelchairs, beds and related equipment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills are required to effectively interact with patients, families, nurses and other staff.

Benefits

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