Clinical Nurse II- Psych

This role is the minimum level for all nurses with more than 12 months of experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Utilizes the institution’s care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse. Participates in activities to develop own practice and supports group practice goals at the unit level. Accountable to patients, families, and team members for care provided, and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance. Upholds Service Standards and the Nursing Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical practice competency in care of unit-specific patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice.
• Serves as a clinical resource for others and applies/integrates evidence into practice.
• Functions effectively in unit-specific roles (e.g., arrest team for ICU, triage for ED).
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to plan and coordinate care, advocating for patient/family needs.
• Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.
• Engages in advancing own professional development and maintains required competencies for the patient care setting.
• Attends unit-based staff development independently and serves as a trained preceptor/coach for new nurses and students.
• Contributes to developing/evaluating unit-based orientation and education activities, as well as nursing support personnel skills.
• Completes continuing education (CE) annually based on facility requirements.
• Understands and contributes to unit-based outcomes tied to National Hospital Quality Measures (NDNQI), Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators, and the Facility Annual Operational Plan.
• Contributes to research, evidence-based practice (EBP), and quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
• Provides high-quality, safe, patient-centered care with a focus on exceeding service expectations.
• Accountable for compliance with regulatory requirements, including tracer activities when requested.
• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety and reports adverse events/near misses.
• Implements policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently and communicates potential risks to leadership.
• Participates in hospital, departmental, and unit patient safety initiatives.
• Demonstrates ability to function in the charge nurse role and participates in unit teambuilding efforts.
• Contributes to briefings, staff meetings, and governance structures at the unit, Nursing Division, and organizational levels.
• Participates in recruitment, retention, and peer review activities at the unit level.
• Provides direct performance feedback as directed by the nurse manager.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or eligibility through Compact state agreements.
• More than 12 months of nursing experience.
• Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Must meet all unit-specific certification requirements (e.g., PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Pay

Pay Range: $39.35 - $54.05 per hour.

Benefits

Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide for details.