Registered Nurse (RN), New Graduate, MS Oncology, Nights

• Job Requirements The Clinical Nurse I (CN l) role is designed for new graduate nurses or nurses with less than 12 months Of dinical experience. The CN I is expected to successfully complete all requirements Of 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 Value. Assessment & Care Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments including vital signs, pain, and behavioral status while recognizing and reporting abnormal findings.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans incorporating patient and family preferences, cultural considerations, and developmental needs. Clinical Practice Provide safe, timely, and organized patient care through efficient workflow management and clinical reasoning.
• Acknowledge and implement provider orders in a timely manner with appropriate evaluation Of their relevance to patient condition. Education, Communication & Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members utilizing appropriate communication modalities and chain of command.
• Perform effective patient care handoffs and educate patients about treatments using therapeutic communication techniques Medication Management.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
• Follows institutional pdicies, procedures, and best practices for safe medication handling, administration, disposal, and documentation. Prevention, Safety & Quality
• Implements and maintains a safe, therapeutic care environment by adhering to hospital safety protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and regulatory requirements
• Completes required documentation including event reports and consent verification. Professionalism
• Demonstrate accountability for professional practice by adhering to regulatory standards, institutional policies, and the ANA Code Of Ethics. Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain clinical competence
• Performs all other related duties as assigned. Work Experience
• 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 or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) OR eligible to sit for NCLEX. Must pass NCL EX within 90 days of hire .
• Current American Heart Association B asic Life Support certification required . Will accept Red Cross BLS upon hire (new hires only) .
• S pecialty life support certification required based on clinical area assignment (must be obtained within 6 months of hire or by completion of unit orientation, whichever is longer ) o A dvanced Cardiac Life Support for nurses caring for adult critical care patients o Pediatric Advanced Life Support for nurses caring for pediatric critical care patients o Neonatal Resuscitation Program for nurses caring for neonatal critical care patients o N urses not assigned to critical care areas are .!!.Q! required to obtain specialty life support certifications.

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