Experienced Nurse, RN Nursing Med Acute 10 East

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About the role

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) role is designed for new graduate nurses or nurses with less than 12 months of clinical experience. The CN I is expected to successfully complete all requirements of the Member Organization’s Nurse Residency Program (if applicable) and departmental orientation. The CN I will achieve 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."

The CN I provides direct patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and remains accountable for professional practice in alignment with UMMS Mission, Vision, and Values.

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at UMMC who have greater than 12 months of experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance, adhering to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter. Independently provides and coordinates care to patients within a clinical specialty, serving as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.

Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service, and cost-effectiveness at the unit level. Is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care, to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Successfully complete all requirements of the Nurse Residency Program (if applicable) and departmental orientation.
• Achieve practice readiness as defined by UMMS, demonstrating the ability to assess and manage diverse clinical needs.
• Participate in unit governance and adhere to the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter.
• Serve as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.
• Develop strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness at the unit level.
• Accountable for processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care to patients, families, peers, and the nurse manager.

Requirements

• 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.
• Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training.
• Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education per year.
• Member of a professional organization.
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead others, such as effectiveness as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems to manage patient information.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to population-specific and age-specific needs.
• Highly effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Patient Safety

• Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department, or unit patient safety initiatives.
• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, or devices and communicates them to those in charge.

Pay

Pay Range: $37–$54.18 per hour.

Benefits

Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide for details.