Registered Nurse (RN), New Grad, Emergency Department, Rotating

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 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. The role includes comprehensive nursing assessments, individualized care planning, safe clinical practice and medication management, patient education and handoffs, adherence to safety and infection-control standards, required documentation, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduation from 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.
Registered Nurse licensure in Maryland, or eligibility to practice under Compact state agreements as outlined by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification; Red Cross BLS is accepted upon hire for new hires.
Demonstrate competence in UMMS Nursing Competencies per standard.
Successfully complete all Nurse Residency program and member organization/departmental orientation requirements.
Maintain knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and standards of care.
Understand 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 methods and the 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 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.
Demonstrate accountability for professional practice in accordance with 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.