Clinical Nurse II

University of Maryland Medical System Largo, MD 20774, US

Job Requirements

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. 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.

Provides independent care to unit specific patient population; serves as clinical resource for others, utilizes and integrates evidence into practice, functions effectively in roles specific to unit (as defined by each department/unit) Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance. Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs. Serves as clinical resource for others.

Work Experience

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required. Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes. One year nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills. Diploma in nursing or Associates Degree in nursing required. Current BLS certification required. Unit based licensure as required for the role as defined at the unit/department level. (examples include but are not limited to Neonatal Resuscitation Program [NPR], Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-Resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants for Neonatal Healthcare Providers [STABLE], Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS), Trauma 101, etc.) Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years. Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $42.03/hour-$53.30/hour depending on years of prior experience
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differentials/Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Bonus eligible
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