• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland.
• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing required; master's is preferred.
• Current registration with Maryland State Board of Nursing.
• 3 years clinical nursing experience plus 2 years of adult, demonstrated, educational teaching.
• Certification in a nursing specialty required or obtained within 2 years of date of hire or transfer into position.
• Charge nurse experience is preferred.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire.

Working Conditions

• Works inside, in a clean well-lighted environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations.
• Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices.
• Expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary. This position has been classified as low or no exposure risk and does not require the completion of an annual testing, but may require "just in time" testing if the need arises.

Physical Requirements

• Work is heavy. Standing and walking part of the time on duty. Involves frequent heavy lifting, up to and in excess of 100 lbs, carrying, pushing, reaching for, handling, fingering, grasping and pulling equipment, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy.
• Requires appropriate listening and speaking skills to converse with patients, staff, visitors, and physicians. Requires hearing/listening to differentiate sounds.
• Visual acuity is necessary to read charts, document, and use various instruments/equipment. May be physically and verbally abused by patients.
• May be exposed to body substances (OSHA category I). Expected to work all three shifts and weekends as required.