Non-Union Role

Provides safe, effective and efficient patient care as directed by assigned licensed nurse.

Assists with obtaining basic patient information as part of the nursing history or ongoing assessment and reports abnormal values to the appropriate nurse.

Orients patients to the care environment to promote patient comfort and safety.

Observes and reports obvious physical and emotional patient changes to assigned nurse.

Monitors patients for special risks and reports observations to assigned nurse (i.e., falls, skin breakdown).

Makes regular patient visits to provide all patients with quick response to their needs.

Seeks guidance and direction in prioritizing multiple demands to effectively meet patients needs.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in the assigned work area. Recognizes normal/abnormal vital sign parameters depending on age of patient.

Documents completely and accurately according to the unit and division standards, including safety measures.

Remains calm and effective in emergency situations and follows appropriate guidelines.

Performs and completes all assigned skills and duties as outlined care plans, critical pathways, competencies, skills lists, standards, policies and procedures.

Demonstrates manual dexterity abilities to perform precise skills required to meet patient care needs.

Demonstrates the ability to operate and maneuver patient care equipment safely.

• Required: Current Maryland certification in good standing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Alternative training: Completion of first clinical year of NLN-approved nursing program, graduate of an approved RN or LPN program, or EMT-B or Armed Forces Corpsman.
• Required: Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants Guidelines for Neonatal Healthcare Providers (STABLE) is required of staff assigned to 672 Nursing NICU, 651-Nursing (Post-Partum), Nursing 708 Labor & Delivery

Life Support Certification

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Applicable Experience

• Experience (years): Required: Less than one year

Technical/Clinical Skills

• Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology

EDUCATION

Entry Level: Equivalent to a High School diploma or GED; basic employment skills

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

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.48 - $24.76
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differentials
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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