Job Description
Company Description
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.
Job Description
Shift Schedule: Per Diem/Day/0.0
8:00PM - 8:30AM
Location: Baltimore Washington Medical Center
General Summary Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Student Nurse participates in the nursing process in delivering care to patients and their families. The Student Nurse will provide a wide variety of clinical task/procedures for the patient as a member of the patient care team. Patients served include the infant through the elderly adult. Mission All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve. Nursing employees are responsible for extending the Nursing mission and values of UM Baltimore Washing Medical Center by providing, with intention, exceptional and compassionate care that is relationship based through excellence in teamwork, collaboration, communication, evidenced based care and professional practice. Reporting Relationships Reports to the nurse for specific patient related duties. Overall supervision from manager of patient care unit.
Qualifications
Qualifications
* Currently enrolled and in good academic standing for junior or senior year of a BSN, or an Associate Degree Program.
* Has successfully completed their Fundamentals Course and 1 Clinical Rotation
* Current AHA Health Care Provider (CPR) card.
Working Conditions Works inside, in a clean well-lighted environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. May be physically and verbally abused by patients. Works a regular assigned shift but may be expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary. May be expected to work on other than regular unit of hire to provide adequate staffing, if the need arises. Participates in temporary assignment measures. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.
Physical Requirements Requires bending/stooping/crouching/kneeling approximately 50% of the time in the delivery of patient evaluation and treatment. Requires reaching/grasping/handling of small equipment and paperwork weighing up to 20 lb. approximately 70% of the time in the delivery of patient care and performance of clerical duties. Requires standing and walking approximately 80% of the time; with occasional stair climbing. Requires lifting and positioning patients, weighing in excess of 100 lbs., with the assistance of others or ergonomic equipment and utilizing proper body mechanics approximately 50% of the time, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Requires pushing/pulling equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. approximately 20% of the time, requires carrying supplies/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. approximately 50% of the time. Requires substantial movements/motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers as in performing treatment procedures approximately 50% of the time. Requires good visual acuity to read patient records and equipment monitors; requires adequate ability to receive detailed information conveyed through oral communication in the process of evaluating and treating patients accurately, clearly, quickly approximately 80% of the time.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $17-$18.86
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide (
Job Tags
Holiday work, Temporary work, Relief, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift,