Registered Nurse (RN), New Graduate, Progressive Care Unit

Job Requirements 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 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 M ission , Vision, and Values .

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 ) A dvanced Cardiac Life Support for nurses caring for adult critical care patients Pediatric Advanced Life Support for nurses caring for pediatric critical care patients Neonatal Resuscitation Program for nurses caring for neonatal critical care patients N urses not assigned to critical care areas required to obtain specialty life support certifications

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