Job Description

Registered Nurse(RN), Oncology Unit, Nights, Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus

*Restrictions apply: 2 year commitment*

Full-Time, Night Shift, 7p-7a
UM Upper Chesapeake Health, Bel Air, MD

Job Summary:  

A clinically competent Registered Nurse who utilizes the nursing process under the direction of the hospice provider RN to deliver care from adult (age 18 years) to geriatric population as defined in the unit-specific structural standards of the assigned area.   

Skills & Abilities:  

Read, write and comprehend medical terminology;Effectively convey verbal and written information and medical terminology;Perform mathematical calculations correctly;Organize and manage time effectively setting appropriate priorities to make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards;Respond to emergency situations appropriately;Adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospice residence, including all shifts;Effectively function as a member of a collaborative team;Demonstrates leadership potential;Comply with OSHA standards; andUnderstands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality;Develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team member, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital, hospice providers and nursing administration.Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland.  We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all.  Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities.  We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:

University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MDUniversity of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MDThe Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MDThe Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MDThe Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MDQualifications

Education & Training:  

Graduate of an accredited RN school of nursingChemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferred but not requiredCurrently licensed as RN in the State of MarylandCertification in BCLS requiredSolid knowledge and clinical skillsMust meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP)

Work Orientation & Experience:  

One year experience as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse required.  May require up to 3 weeks of orientation with a preceptor.Additional Information

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