RN from Diploma Program, Associate Degree, or BSN from an accredited School of Nursing. For all nurses hired after 2012, Bachelor's degree required within 3 years of start date.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in developing nursing plan of care, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcome of nursing intervention
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective planning and organizational skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective skills in use of computer programs
• Demonstrates skill in patient experience and service recovery

Licensures, Certifications

• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse
• Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, bi-annually
• ACLS required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, often in stressful situations

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature
• Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases

Conditions of Employment

• Maintain current licensure and certifications.