Clinical Nurse II, ICU, Nights, Part-time

University of Maryland Medical System•Largo, MD

2d•$43 - $55

About The Position

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. This role is considered the minimum role for nurses with more than 12 months of experience. The nurse provides care to the unit-specific patient population, coordinates care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, and contributes to clinical practice, service quality, unit operations, and professional development. The role includes serving as a clinical resource, supporting charge nurse decisions, precepting and mentoring others, and participating in unit-level improvement and regulatory activities.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure in Maryland, or eligibility to practice under a Compact state agreement recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
One year of nursing experience and solid knowledge and clinical skills.
Diploma in nursing or an Associate Degree in nursing.
Current BLS certification.
Unit-based licensure or certification required for the role as defined by the unit or department.
Maintain 10 contact hours of education every two years.
Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.
Maintain competencies required for the patient care setting and advance professional development.
Ability to follow the Professional Nurse Job Charter/Description and Commitment to Excellence Behavioral Standards.
Highly effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Leadership qualities demonstrated through effectiveness as a charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource.
Effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member and ability to support and model teamwork.
Ability to learn and use computer systems to manage patient information.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient populations served, including growth and development across the lifespan and population- and age-specific assessment needs.
Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes.

Responsibilities

Provide independent care to the unit-specific patient population and integrate evidence into practice.
Be accountable to patients and families for care processes and outcomes during an episode of care.
Coordinate care as a primary nurse in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, addressing patient and family needs.
Serve as a clinical resource for others and contribute to the advancement of unit practice.
Assist in developing and evaluating Patient and Family Centered Care practices and suggest improvements.
Participate in collecting outcome data, implementing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators, and unit-level performance improvement, evidence-based practice, or research.
Comply with regulatory standards and participate in unit-level regulatory activities.
Support charge nurse decisions and perform the charge role for assigned shifts as needed.
Assist in developing clinical practice protocols and unit standards.
Participate in unit-based process activities and help develop and implement action plans.
Orient Clinical Nurse I staff to unit-level decision-making structures and councils.
Serve as a preceptor, coach, or mentor to new nurses and students; contribute to ancillary personnel development.
Maintain competencies required for the patient care setting and pursue professional development.
Ensure patient safety, correct observed risks, report adverse events and near misses, and consistently implement policies, procedures, and standards.
Develop effective working relationships and maintain communication with team members; identify and communicate potential risks in processes, procedures, or devices.