Scheduling Commitment Required: 48 hours in 4-week schedule period. 24 of the 48 hours must be on weekends (Sat/Sun); 1 summer and 1 winter holiday required.

1. Provides independent care to unit specific patient population; serves as clinical resource for others, utilizes and integrates evidence into practice, functions effectively in roles specific to unit (as defined by each department/unit)
2. Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care.
3. Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
4. Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs.
5. Serves as clinical resource for others.

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George's County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serves as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George's County residents.

Education &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.
• Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes.
• Two years nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Diploma in nursing or Associates Degree in nursing required.
• Current BLS certification required. Unit based licensure as required for the role as defined at the unit/department level. (examples include but are not limited to Neonatal Resuscitation Program [NPR], Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-Resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants for Neonatal Healthcare Providers [STABLE], Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS), Trauma 101, etc.)
• Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting

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