Registered Nurse (RN), Med/Surg Oncology, PRN, Nights

Job Title

Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation and modification of the plan of care. Provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team member, according to established standards. Interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertise. Role functions as members of the Care Team and Support Team and have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway and plan of care. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult as identified in Performance Standards).

Minimum Education Requirements

An Associate Degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing is preferred.
Current Maryland RN licensure is required prior to beginning orientation.
At least 1 year of RN experience is required.
Professional Certification is highly encouraged.
Employees hired on or after July 1, 2018 will be required to complete a Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing within 5 years from the date of hire or transfer into a Clinical Nursing position.
If there is gap in applied nursing experience of 5 years or more successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
2. Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
3. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
4. Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
5. Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.
6. Ability to participate in team-building efforts on units; supports and models teamwork
7. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
8. Ability to demonstrate versatility and willingness to work within the PRN RN Standardized Program as set forth in assigned Unit Based or Hospital Based commitment levels.

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

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $40

University of Maryland Medical Center