Clinical Nurse II, Spinal Cord Unit, Night

Job Requirements $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Not applicable to current UMMS employees)Join a Team That Changes LivesPeople who experience a spinal cord injury often face significant challenges with mobility, self-care, and performing everyday activities. The Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute is dedicated to helping patients achieve their highest level of independence through comprehensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation care.We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Clinical Nurse II to join our Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Unit.

This role is ideal for an experienced registered nurse who is passionate about rehabilitation nursing and making a meaningful impact on patients' recovery journeys.As a Clinical Nurse II, you will provide and coordinate independent patient care within a specialized clinical setting while serving as a fully effective and collaborative member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.Position SummaryThe Clinical Nurse II is the minimum role for all registered nurses with greater than 12 months of nursing experience.

This nurse provides and coordinates patient-centered care, serves as a clinical resource to colleagues, and contributes to quality improvement, professional development, and operational excellence within the unit.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical PracticeProvide independent, evidence-based nursing care to patients with spinal cord injuries and related rehabilitation needs.Serve as an effective primary nurse and coordinate patient care across the interdisciplinary team.Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans focused on maximizing patient outcomes and independence.Act as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.Function effectively in unit-specific leadership roles, including charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.Maintain accountability for patient and family outcomes during episodes of care.Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to address patient and family needs.Service & QualityParticipate in the evaluation and improvement of patient care delivery processes.Assist with the collection and analysis of quality and patient safety data, including handoffs, medication safety, and other nursing quality indicators.Support and participate in Performance Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and research initiatives at the unit level.Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CARF, and organizational regulatory standards.Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute solutions that enhance patient outcomes and team performance.Unit OperationsSupport charge nurse decisions and serve in the charge role as needed.Promote effective interdisciplinary communication, collaboration, recognition, leadership, and staffing practices.Participate in the development and implementation of clinical practice protocols and standards.Engage in shared governance activities, including Nursing Education and Practice Councils.Support implementation of unit action plans and organizational initiatives.Introduce and orient Clinical Nurse I staff to shared governance structures and council participation opportunities.Professional DevelopmentServe as a preceptor, mentor, and coach for new nurses, nursing students, and other learners.Contribute to the development and advancement of ancillary staff through education and skill-building activities.Participate in educational programs, in-services, and professional growth opportunities.Support peer review processes and actively engage in providing and receiving constructive feedback.Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and nursing excellence.Work Experience Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is requirAssociate's degree required; BSN preferred.

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