Job Description Summary & Additional Information

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Licensed with the Maryland State Board of Nurses.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience practicing nursing.

Licensure: Maintain Maryland State Board of Nursing licensure and CPR certification for the duration of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of patient assessment, education, treatments, and related factors.

Knowledge of medical coding and electronic record systems.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.

Ability to perform appropriate nursing care based on standard nursing practice.

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.

Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a

culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Department

VPSA-UHC-General Medicine

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$40-$45/hr

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documen