Student Nurse
University of Maryland Medical System, Cambridge, MD, United States
Job Requirements
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, participates in the nursing process in delivering care to patients and their families. Duties and responsibilities include direct care activities required in daily practice on the assigned unit. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas and transport medications to/from medication storage and delivery areas.
Principal Responsibilities And Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. This role performs various routine support functions as listed below. Functions may vary based upon the unit assigned.
Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient with the assessment of the patient by monitoring parameters outlined by the registered nurse in accordance with the Nursing Standards of Practice.
Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient in planning of nursing care by providing input to the nurse related to the observed effects of previous treatments or nursing care.
Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient with the implementation of nursing care by performing nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by the registered nurse.
Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient in the evaluation of nursing care by reporting patient response to nursing actions such as pain management, vital signs, and elimination.
Assists with nasogastric irrigations and nasogastric or gastrostomy feedings.
Assists with indwelling and intermittent urinary bladder catheterization and performs catheter care and removal.
Performs procedures or skills that are routinely done on the specific unit, such as dressing changes, calculating intake and output, and shift totals.
Provides direct patient care, such as personal hygiene care, positioning, ambulating, transporting, nutritional intake/feeding, and bed making.
Assists with patient admission and discharge, and setting up special equipment.
Assists with device care, including braces (Miami J collar, splints, Bledsoe, TCO, Yale) and compression wraps/stockings.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s age-specific needs, providing the care described in unit/area/department policies and procedures.
Documents appropriate information such as vital signs, intake, and output in accordance with the Nursing Documentation Policy.
Performs CPR as needed.
Follows institutional infection control guidelines and implements established institutional/unit policies and procedures to ensure patient safety.
Performs general support services to the unit and patient, including unit errands, procuring equipment, and taking and relaying messages.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, and other members of the healthcare team, maintaining patient confidentiality.
Performs related duties as required.
Working Conditions
Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required.
Potential exposure to patients with infectious diseases requiring universal precautions, which requires wearing protective clothing, gloves, and mask as appropriate and observance of safe work practices.
Patient Safety
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Implements policies, procedures, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties. Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, and devices and communicates them to those in charge.
Work Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrates knowledge of universal blood and body fluid precautions and aseptic technique.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s age-specific needs and to provide the care described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
Effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills are required to effectively interact with patients, families, nurses, and other staff.
Education, Certifications, And Licensure
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Currently enrolled in good academic standing in an accredited pre-licensure MSN, BSN or ADN program.
Passing grade (“C” or better) in Fundamentals/Foundations of Nursing (transcript required).
Current BLS card (AHA or American Red Cross) required.
Previous experience preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
PRN; Rotating Shifts (7a-7p / 11a-11p / 7p-7a)
Pay Range: $17.00/hr. (Flat)
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
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Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, participates in the nursing process in delivering care to patients and their families. Duties and responsibilities include direct care activities required in daily practice on the assigned unit. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas and transport medications to/from medication storage and delivery areas.
Principal Responsibilities And Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. This role performs various routine support functions as listed below. Functions may vary based upon the unit assigned.
Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient with the assessment of the patient by monitoring parameters outlined by the registered nurse in accordance with the Nursing Standards of Practice.
Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient in planning of nursing care by providing input to the nurse related to the observed effects of previous treatments or nursing care.
Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient with the implementation of nursing care by performing nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by the registered nurse.
Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient in the evaluation of nursing care by reporting patient response to nursing actions such as pain management, vital signs, and elimination.
Assists with nasogastric irrigations and nasogastric or gastrostomy feedings.
Assists with indwelling and intermittent urinary bladder catheterization and performs catheter care and removal.
Performs procedures or skills that are routinely done on the specific unit, such as dressing changes, calculating intake and output, and shift totals.
Provides direct patient care, such as personal hygiene care, positioning, ambulating, transporting, nutritional intake/feeding, and bed making.
Assists with patient admission and discharge, and setting up special equipment.
Assists with device care, including braces (Miami J collar, splints, Bledsoe, TCO, Yale) and compression wraps/stockings.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s age-specific needs, providing the care described in unit/area/department policies and procedures.
Documents appropriate information such as vital signs, intake, and output in accordance with the Nursing Documentation Policy.
Performs CPR as needed.
Follows institutional infection control guidelines and implements established institutional/unit policies and procedures to ensure patient safety.
Performs general support services to the unit and patient, including unit errands, procuring equipment, and taking and relaying messages.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, and other members of the healthcare team, maintaining patient confidentiality.
Performs related duties as required.
Working Conditions
Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required.
Potential exposure to patients with infectious diseases requiring universal precautions, which requires wearing protective clothing, gloves, and mask as appropriate and observance of safe work practices.
Patient Safety
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Implements policies, procedures, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties. Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, and devices and communicates them to those in charge.
Work Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrates knowledge of universal blood and body fluid precautions and aseptic technique.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s age-specific needs and to provide the care described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
Effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills are required to effectively interact with patients, families, nurses, and other staff.
Education, Certifications, And Licensure
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Currently enrolled in good academic standing in an accredited pre-licensure MSN, BSN or ADN program.
Passing grade (“C” or better) in Fundamentals/Foundations of Nursing (transcript required).
Current BLS card (AHA or American Red Cross) required.
Previous experience preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
PRN; Rotating Shifts (7a-7p / 11a-11p / 7p-7a)
Pay Range: $17.00/hr. (Flat)
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals who impersonate our recruiters and offer fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu.
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