Clinic Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland OR eligibility to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing required.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Associate Degree in Nursing and specialty certification OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. Will accept Red Cross BLS upon hire (new hires only).
• Minimum of 24 months of clinical nursing experience.
• Evidence of leadership potential through mentoring, committee participation, or quality improvement involvement.
• Minimum 0.5 Full Time Equivalent employment status required.
• Specialty life support certification required based on clinical area assignment.
• Demonstrates competence in Levels 1-3 of UMMS Nursing Competencies, per standard.
• Successfully completes all requirements of member organization/departmental orientation.
• Maintains knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and standards of care.
• Demonstrates advanced understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and disease processes with ability to manage complex patient populations.
• Maintains current knowledge of evidence-based practice, patient safety guidelines, and infection control standards with ability to mentor others.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, Joint Commission), and documentation standards with ability to mentor others.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex clinical and operational challenges.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across all disciplines in care area.
• Leads and participates in change initiatives that impact care area.
• Achieves and maintains individual competency requirements for nursing practice with ability to mentor others.
• Shows commitment to professional development through participation in professional organizations and continuing education.
• Demonstrates physical ability to meet job demands (e.g., lifting, prolonged standing, assisting with patient mobility).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments with enhanced clinical reasoning to evaluate and determine appropriate next steps in the patient’s plan of care.
• Adapt, coordinate, and implement individualized patient care based on dynamic patient needs.
• Provide safe, timely, and organized patient care through efficient workflow management and clinical reasoning. Identify anticipated barriers and challenges to executing shift routines and adapt care delivery accordingly.
• Serve as an expert resource for clinical decision-making on the unit.
• Facilitate effective communication across disciplines, mediate conflicts when needed, and model assertive, respectful dialogue to support safe and coordinated care.
• Implement comprehensive handoff practices and patient education strategies, addressing complex care needs.
• Follow institutional policies, procedures, and best practices for safe medication handling, administration, disposal, and documentation.
• Serve as a unit resource for complex medication regimens and reconciliation processes.
• Implement and maintain a safe, therapeutic care environment by adhering to hospital safety protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively identify and mitigate safety risks, and foster a culture of safety through collaboration, vigilance, and timely reporting of incidents or near misses.
• Demonstrate accountability for professional practice by adhering to regulatory standards, institutional policies, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
• Model exemplary professional conduct and accountability. Engage in continuous learning (10 CEs annually) and professional development to maintain clinical competence.
• Translate evidence into practice by leading unit-level project(s).
• Lead quality improvement projects that demonstrate measurable impact.
• Mentor and support Clinical Nurse I and Clinical Nurse II colleagues through formal and informal teaching opportunities.