University of Maryland Medical System

Experienced Nurse, RN Nursing Med Acute 10 East

University of Maryland Medical System • $76K — $112K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland, or eligible through Compact state agreements.
  • Recent clinical experience in a comparable healthcare setting.
  • Active participation in professional nursing organizations.
  • Successful completion of all mandatory training and probationary evaluations.
  • Commitment to continuous education with 10 contact hours required annually.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Achieve practice readiness according to UMMS standards.
  • Participate actively in unit governance and professional practice development.
  • Model professionalism and nursing best practices in patient care.
  • Ensure patient safety by identifying and reporting risks.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for participation in UMMS Nurse Residency Program.
  • Commitment to professional development and continuous education.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Engagement in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

General Summary
  • 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 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. He/she will practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves 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. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.


Compensation:
  • Pay Range: $37-$54.18
  • Other Compensation (if applicable):
  • Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

Work Experience

Qualifications

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

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 patient's 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.

About University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. It is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is a private, not-for-profit organization that operates 13 hospitals and has more than 28,000 employees. The University of Maryland Medical System was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has academic affiliations with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The system is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the system's strategic direction and oversight. The University of Maryland Medical System is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective health care services to the people of Maryland.
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Size
28,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
NASDAQ
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