Lead Clinical RN ICU/IMCU

The John Hopkins Health System; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Clinical Nurse to join their dynamic team. This role involves coordinating patient care, mentoring clinical staff, and ensuring excellence in service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and a commitment to evidence-based practices. With a warm and collegial environment, this position offers fantastic benefits, including educational assistance and flexible spending accounts. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a community-focused healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dependent Child Tuition Assistance

Educational Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Two retirement plans

Affordable Healthcare options

Paid Days Leave (PDL)

Flexible Spending Accounts

On campus gym

Earn $1,000 annually for practicing self-care

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland is required.
• At least three years of experience in the practice specialty is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total care for a group of patients to achieve clinical outcomes.
• Mentor and manage clinical staff to promote quality and safety in care.

Skills

Clinical specialty terminology

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Make Our Legacy Your Future! You Were Meant for Hopkins! Established in 1889.

Howard County General Hospital is now “Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center” and cares for a range of patients with severe health conditions. Our hospital has a highly specialized community-based Intensive Care Unit (ICU) dedicated to adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and care after surgery or due to medical conditions, including cardiac care.

The Lead Clinical Nurse coordinates the total care for a group of patients throughout their stay to achieve clinical, financial, and organizational outcomes. The Lead Clinical Nurse is instrumental in mentoring and managing the clinical staff to promote quality, safety, and excellence in care. Serves as a clinical expert and manages an evolving clinical picture, including identifying impending clinical condition changes and responding promptly and appropriately. The Lead Clinical Nurse assumes responsibility and is accountable for overall unit operations in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Able to apply the principles of evidence-based care and service excellence into practice.

Why nurses love Howard County Medical Center:

• Team Nursing that focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to care with the nurse at the forefront
• Warm and collegial environment
• Fantastic benefits
• Free parking and more!

Requirements:

• BSN required.
  • If hired into the Clinical Coordinator role previously, enrollment into a BSN is required within 6 months of transition to the LCN role. Steady progress, defined as 9 credits/year, is required, with degree completion within 4 years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Proficient in terminology related to the area of clinical specialty.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Maryland.
2. Certification in clinical area of specialty preferred; if not current, will seek certification within two (2) years of hire.
3. Certification in advanced life support specific to area of clinical specialty required (ACLS, PALS, or NRP).

Work Experience:

1. At least three years of experience in the practice specialty is required.

Benefits for you and your family:

• Dependent Child Tuition Assistance
• Educational Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Two retirement plans: Retirement Income Plan and 403(b) Savings Plan
• Affordable Healthcare options
• 7 paid holidays each year
• Paid Days Leave (PDL)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Clinical ladder
• Daycare
• On campus gym
• Earn $1,000 annually for practicing self-care with Healthy @ Hopkins
• …and more

Important Notices:

***Effective January 1st. 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your occupational health screening. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons by following the proper protocols. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and communities.

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum $46.57 per hour - Maximum $72.18 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

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