Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Job Title: Clinical Nurse - IMC

Employment Type: Full time / Rotating Shift (7am – 7pm or 7 pm – 7 am).

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Position Highlights

• Competitive pay; Retention Bonus for Qualified Applicants
• Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Opportunities to advance through the Clinical Advancement Program
  
  

Unit Description

Reporting to the Director of 3 South/Intermediate Care Unit, this 30-bed unit provides care for high-acuity patients across a wide spectrum of complex specialties. Comorbidities are diverse and patients often require cardiac telemetry monitoring and/or mechanical ventilator support.

• Unit equipped with two negative pressure rooms and patient lift assist equipment in all rooms.
• On-site Nurse educator.
• Acute/Critical Care course for nurses who are new to the acute, in-patient population.
  
  

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse (RN) will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered continuum of care.
• Ability to communicate variances from patient goals and advocate on behalf of patient.
• Maintain accurate and timely healthcare records.
• Administer medications to patients, provide education and monitor for efficacy and side effects.
• Assess, monitor, report and record patient condition and pertinent changes.
• Design, implement and evaluate patient nursing care plans with healthcare team.
• Educates patients and family throughout stay and in preparation for discharge.
  
  

Minimum Licensure/certification Required

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (BSN or MSN) preferred. Note, if the BSN is not present on hire, the employee must engage in a basic professional nursing degree program within twelve (12) months of hire
• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Current knowledge of nursing skills and practice.
• Computer and audiovisual skills using various applications: internet, email, word processing
• Effectively read, speak, write, compose and comprehend English
• Effective eye and hand coordination
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information in a rapidly changing environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills, including organization and prioritization.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize
• Ability to work well with individuals and groups.
  
  

Pay Range- $38.92-$55.68

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About Us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.