Job Description: Independently assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family, provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with the physician and other members of the health care team.

Education: Valid nursing license in the State of Maryland. CPR certification.

Experience: Two years of nursing experience in related area.

WEEKEND CALL ROTATION- RARELY CALLED IN.

Skills: Effective interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication. Basic math skills. Demonstrated ability to precept. Demonstrated high level of clinical competence.

Physical Requirements: Visual acuity; manual dexterity and physical mobility; hear and orally communicate. Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs). Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients; prolonged standing/walking; intermittent exertion when performing treatments.

Working Conditions: Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.