Company Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you wont find a more vibrant place to work!

Job Description

General Summary

• This role is reserved for the new graduate or nurse with less than 12 months experience. The nurse will utilize this time to learn the institution and nursing practice. It is expected that a nurse in this role successfully pass the probationary period within 12 months (18 months maximum with a defined action plan developed with manager).Utilizes the nursing process as the frame of reference for practice as a professional nurse.Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level.Functions effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided, and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Clinical Practice/Care Delivery

• Novice; focus of clinical practice/care delivery is on own learning
• Uses/applies evidence-based practice; accesses appropriate resources
• Follows unit-based protocols, documentation, and pathways
• Involves patient and family in care; follows Relationship Based Care guidelines
• Conducts patient/family needs assessment; initiates and documents patient/family education
• Assists with precepting students, PCT or peer for isolated days (not accountable for entire orientation); may assist with share days or shadow daysPRN

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 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, is required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.Ability to demonstrate 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 his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 in order to manage patient information.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Demonstrated/documented highly effective interpersonal and 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, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range:$19.4-$54.18
• Eligible for shift differential
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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