RN Per Diem Level III

Job Requirements

Provide and coordinate independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. This job commitment is 48 hours within each four (4) week scheduling period, which includes three (3) 12-hour weekend shifts. It also includes one (1) summer holiday and one (1) winter holiday per calendar year.

Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. • Provide independent care to unit-specific patient population; serve as clinical resource for others, utilize and integrate evidence into practice, function effectively in roles specific to unit (as defined by each department/unit). • Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. • Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance. • Serve as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborating with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care, addressing patient/family needs. • Serve as a clinical resource for others. • Assist in team development and evaluation of tenants of Patient and Family Centered Care and suggest methods for improvement. • Participate in the collection of data related to outcomes (e.g., hand-offs, medication safety, etc.). • Participate in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI). • Actively participate in and contribute to Performance Improvement projects, Evidence-Based Practice initiatives, or research efforts at the unit level to enhance patient care and outcomes. • Comply with standards and participate in unit-level activities for regulatory compliance. • Ensure patient safety in the performance of job functions and through active participation in hospital, department, and unit patient-safety initiatives. • Takes appropriate action to correct identified or observed risks to patient safety. • Report adverse events and near-miss incidents per policy. • Consistently implement policies, procedures, and standards in the performance of assigned duties. • Develop effective working relationships and maintain clear, professional communication with all team members. • Identify potential risks in processes, procedures, or equipment and communicate these concerns to the appropriate leadership. • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Maryland, or eligible to practice nursing in Maryland due to Compact state agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing. • Unit-based licensure as required for the role defined at the unit/department level.

Examples include but are not limited to Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR), Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-Resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants for Neonatal Healthcare Providers (STABLE), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Trauma 101, etc. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. • Two (2) years of nursing experience as a licensed Registered Nurse. • An associate degree in nursing. • Maintenance of ten (10) contact hours of continuing education every two (2) years.

Education & Experience - Preferred Provide the preferred education that includes the discipline(s). Provide the preferred year(s) and type(s) of experience (do not use a range). Provide preferred certifications and/or licensures. • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). • Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in a specific specialty such as critical care, med/surg, or pediatrics.

Benefits

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

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $53.82
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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