University of Maryland Medical System·La Plata, Maryland
The Clinical Nurse II provides safe, therapeutic, and efficient patient care to a diverse population from neonates to geriatric adults. They utilize the nursing process to implement care plans and provide essential teaching to patients and their families.
Job Requirements Functioning under moderate supervision, the Clinical Nurse II 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.
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 licensed as an RN in the State of Maryland; successful completion of required hospital, nursing and unit orientation, including but not limited to BLS certification and medication certification. Maintains criteria for and has demonstrated proficiency at the Clinical Nurse I level and meets eligibility requirements for Clinical Nurse II. ACLS required (PACU, ICCU, ED), NALS required (Obstetrical-Nursery) or eligible for completion of course within six (6) months from date in position. Certification in specialty is preferred. Telemetry Nurse must pass a basic arrhythmia exam and have ability to recognize critical rhythms and seek intervention CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland and BLS certification. ACLS required (PACU, ICCU, ED), NRP required (Obstetrical-Nursery) or eligible for completion of course within six (6) months from date in position. Certification in specialty is preferred.
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Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school and hold a current RN license in the State of Maryland. Required certifications include BLS, with ACLS required for the Emergency Department or obtainable within six months.
Market context
Emergency Department night-shift RN roles in Maryland are often competitive because hospitals need nurses who can manage fast-paced, high-acuity care and work independently overnight. This posting requires an accredited nursing degree, a current Maryland RN license, and BLS, with ACLS required for the ED or obtainable within six months; the listed benefits include a sign-on bonus, shift differentials, and relocation bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your ACLS timeline and Maryland licensure before applying.
