This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Utilizes the institution's care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse. Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level. Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

Upper Chesapeake Health is dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in its communities through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care for all.Upper Chesapeake Health is committed to service excellence as it offers a broad range of health care services, technology and facilities.It will work collaboratively with its communities and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Maryland. Bachelors preferred.
• Certification in BCLS and PALS required.

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