Registered Nurse (RN), New Graduate, MS Telemetry

University of Maryland Medical System•Glen Burnie, MD

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 role aims to achieve practice readiness, defined as the ability to assess and manage each patient's diverse clinical needs while demonstrating the confidence and competence to safely perform and coordinate interventions that provide equitable, comprehensive, patient-centered care. The CN I provides direct patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and remains accountable for professional practice in alignment with UMMS Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

Designed for new graduate nurses or nurses with less than 12 months of clinical experience.
Registered Nurse licensure in Maryland, or eligibility to practice through Compact state agreements recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher), or eligibility to sit for the NCLEX.
Must pass the NCLEX within 90 days of hire if not already passed.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Red Cross BLS is accepted upon hire for new hires.

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, 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 for 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.
Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain clinical competence.
Perform other related duties as assigned.