The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

REGISTERED NURSE - Labor & Delivery
Full Time Nights, 7p-7a
UCH - Bel Air, MD

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:

• University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
• The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
• The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
• The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Job Summary:

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  A clinically competent Registered Nurse who utilizes the nursing process under the direction of the hospice provider RN to deliver care from adult (age 18 years) to geriatric population as defined in the unit-specific structural standards of the assigned area.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
• Effectively convey verbal and written information and medical terminology.
• Perform mathematical calculations correctly.
• Organize and manage time effectively setting appropriate priorities to make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, and nursing standards.
• Respond to emergency situations appropriately.
• Adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospice residence, including all shifts.
• Effectively function as a member of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrates leadership potential.
• Comply with OSHA standards.
• Understands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assis

• Graduate of an accredited RN school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as RN in the State of Maryland.
• Certification in BCLS required.
• One year experience as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• May require up to 3 weeks' orientation with a preceptor.

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