Registered Nurse

The University of Maryland Health Center is recruiting for a contractual, hourly nurse to support healthcare operations in College Park, MD. In accordance with guidelines and protocols of the University Health Center, utilize nursing skills and knowledge to provide general nursing care that meets the needs of patients and health providers. This position is essential for health-related University emergencies. This position reports to the office daily.  

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

● Administer treatment in accordance with Physicians’ instruction or policies, procedures and protocols.
● Assess and evaluate patient issues and respond appropriately based on health care protocols and standards of nursing practice for
normal, abnormal, emergent, and/or life-threatening situations.
● Maintain appropriate level of nursing skills including but not limited to injections, patient assessment
● and diagnostic techniques.
● Utilize knowledge of coding rules to accurately document care in the electronic medical record.
● Other duties as assigned.

Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter

Best Consideration Date: July 31, 2025

Posting Close Date:NA

Open Until Filled:Yes

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use fine motor skills, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, there is a risk of exposure to communicable diseases.

Preferences:

Ability to perform appropriate nursing care based on standard nursing practice and start IV’s. Ability to chart patients’ medical concerns and nursing care given. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from medical staff pertaining to patient care. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.

Licenses/ Certifications:

Licensed with the Maryland State Board of Nurses.

Maintain CPR Certification.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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