About this role
Job Requirements The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) provides safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients on the 7 West (7W) Medical-Surgical Unit. Working collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team, the CN I is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating individualized patient care while promoting quality outcomes, patient safety, and the principles of High Reliability Organization (HRO) practice. Primary Responsibilities
• Deliver comprehensive nursing care utilizing the nursing process. • Perform accurate patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care. • Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with hospital policies and evidence-based practice. • Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly to the healthcare team. • Provide patient and family education to promote recovery, discharge readiness and self-management. • Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation within the electronic medical record (EPIC). • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, case management, therapy services, pharmacy, and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care. • Participate in bedside shift report, prepare dayshift for interdisciplinary bedside rounds (IBR) and unit safety huddles. • Adhere to infection prevention, fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, medication safety, and patient identification standards. • Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and UMMS standards. • Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and excellent customer service while fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. • Successfully complete orientation and maintain clinical competency requirements
Work Experience
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. • Current Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for Maryland licensure. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required. • Ability to work full-time day shift (72 hours per pay period), including weekends and holidays per departmental scheduling requirements. • Strong communication, critical thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills. • Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with the mission and values of UM BWMC.