CLINICAL NURSE II

CLINICAL NURSE II, STAFFING FLOAT POOL I
Supplemental/Per Diem – Night Shift
Charles Regional Medical Center
La Plata, Maryland

 
Great health, great opportunities.

At University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC), our talented and diverse groups of professionals represent our strength. Through teamwork and a collaborative work environment, we proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment. It’s our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day.

Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.

As a member of our team, you will experience:

• A supportive, stimulating, and collaborative work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package to support your health and a balanced lifestyle – including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, and more!
• Generous tuition reimbursement to support your continuing education and professional growth.

Under supervision of the Unit Nurse Managers, Resource Nurses, and primary care nurses, the Safety Sitter provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.

As a Patient Observation/Safety Sitter, you’ll maintain and perform a variety of non-clinical/technical patient care and clerical activities. You will assist with patient care. Patient Observation / Safety Sitter Functions. Provides age-specific care for patients served. Assists with unit/department functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR POSITION TITLE:    Manager, Nursing and/or Patient Care Supervisor

SUMMARY:    Functioning under moderate supervision, the Registered Nurse is, at minimum, a competent practitioner.  This level clinician utilizes the nursing process in providing patient care and patient/family teaching.  The practitioner organizes and implements safe, therapeutic, and efficient patient care in controlled settings with predictable outcomes.  Patients served may include neonate through adult-geriatric. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:    This job has supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:  The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.  The specific job duties may be changed by the department manager with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  To qualify for the position, the candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing; currently lice