Registered Nurse (RN), New Graduate, MS Oncology
University of Maryland Medical System
Summary
The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) role is designed for new graduate nurses or nurses with less than 12 months of clinical experience. The CN I is expected to successfully complete all requirements of the Member Organization's Nurse Residency Program (if applicable) and departmental orientation.
Job description
The CN I will achieve practice readiness as defined by UMMS: 'The ability to assess and manage each patient's diverse clinical needs while demonstrating the confidence and competence to safely perform and coordinate the interventions needed to provide equitable, comprehensive patient-centered care.'
The CN I provides direct patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and remains accountable for professional practice in alignment with UMMS Mission, Vision, and Values.
Requirements
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland OR eligibility to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing required
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) OR eligible to sit for NCLEX
- Must pass NCLEX within 90 days of hire
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required
- Will accept Red Cross BLS upon hire (new hires only)
- Specialty life support certification required based on clinical area assignment (must be obtained within 6 months of hire or by completion of unit orientation, whichever is longer)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support for nurses caring for adult critical care patients
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support for nurses caring for pediatric critical care patients
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program for nurses caring for neonatal critical care patients
- Nurses not assigned to critical care areas are required to obtain specialty life support certifications
Company overview
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a comprehensive academic health system serving Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the state, UMMS operates multiple hospitals, specialty care centers, and community-based health services across Maryland. The system is anchored by the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, which serves as the flagship academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center. UMMS is deeply integrated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, fostering a strong environment for medical education, research, and clinical innovation. The system provides a full continuum of care including primary care, specialty services, emergency medicine, and advanced surgical procedures. UMMS is renowned for its expertise in trauma care, cancer treatment, cardiac services, transplantation, and neurological care. Through its network of hospitals and affiliated physicians, the system delivers high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing medical knowledge through research and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.