About this role
Job Requirements
Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, participates in the nursing process by delivering care to patients and their families. Duties and responsibilities include direct care activities required in daily nursing practice on the assigned unit. The nurse will utilize this time to learn the institution and nursing practice. It is expected that a nurse in this role successfully meets all requirements of the Departmental Orientation. Utilizes the institution’s care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse.
Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level. Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.
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.
- If graduate is completing the initial examination, testing must be completed within 90 days of the date that the graduate completed the school nursing program.
- Must meet all applicable federal, state, and local professional requirements
- Current AHA BLS certification required.
- Less than 12 months nursing experience.
- Matriculate into a BSN program within 5-years of hire date required
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.