Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or eligible through Compact state agreements.
Recent clinical experience in a comparable setting.
Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education per year.
Membership in a professional organization is required.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, such as experience as a charge nurse or preceptor.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
Achieve practice readiness as defined by UMMS standards.
Independently coordinate care within a clinical specialty.
Participate in unit governance and contribute to improving patient outcomes.
Accountable for the processes and outcomes of care during patient episodes.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package as outlined in the UMMS Benefits Guide.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Participation in patient safety initiatives and risk management programs.
Full Job Description
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.
Work Experience
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.
Benefits
Additional information
All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $37.75-$54.18
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
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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.
