New Grad RN Med/Surg Oncology

University of Maryland Medical System•Bel Air, MD

3d•$38 - $56

About The Position

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 nurse 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 is a full-time night position, with shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The pay range is $37.75–$56.21 per hour, depending on years of experience. Shift differential may apply, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered; restrictions may apply.

Requirements

Designed for a new graduate nurse or a nurse with less than 12 months of clinical experience.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or higher.
Participation in the organization's Nurse Graduate or Nurse Residency/Novice RN Program is required.
Registered Nurse licensure in Maryland, or eligibility to practice through Compact state agreements recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required. Red Cross BLS is accepted upon hire for new hires only.
Specialty life support certification is required based on clinical area assignment and must be obtained within six months of hire or by completion of unit orientation, whichever is longer. Adult critical care nurses require ACLS, pediatric critical care nurses require PALS, and neonatal critical care nurses require NRP. Nurses not assigned to critical care areas do not need specialty life support certification.
Demonstrate competence in UMMS Nursing Competencies and successfully complete Nurse Residency Program requirements and member organization/departmental orientation.
Maintain knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards of care, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
Maintain awareness of current evidence-based practice, patient safety guidelines, and infection control standards.
Maintain knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and Joint Commission requirements, and documentation standards.
Obtain 10 continuing education credits within 12 months of hire.
Achieve and maintain individual competency requirements for nursing practice.
Demonstrate physical ability to meet job demands, such as lifting, prolonged standing, and assisting with patient mobility.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including vital signs, pain, and behavioral status, and recognize and report abnormal findings.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans that incorporate patient and family preferences, cultural considerations, and developmental needs.
Provide safe, timely, and organized patient care through efficient workflow management and clinical reasoning.
Acknowledge and implement provider orders in a timely manner and evaluate their relevance to the patient's condition.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members using appropriate communication modalities and chain of command.
Perform effective patient care handoffs and educate patients about treatments using therapeutic communication techniques.
Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
Follow institutional policies, procedures, and best practices for safe medication handling, administration, disposal, and documentation.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic care environment by adhering to hospital safety protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and regulatory requirements.
Complete required documentation, including event reports and consent verification.
Adhere to regulatory standards, institutional policies, and the ANA Code of Ethics, and demonstrate accountability for professional practice.
Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain clinical competence.
Complete other related duties as assigned.