Night Shift Clinical Nurse – Observation Unit

Holy Cross Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Education assistance

Paid time off

DailyPay Program

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, MD, seeks a Clinical Nurse - Observation Unit to join an interdisciplinary team delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.

The role focuses on direct nursing care for oncology, med/surg, and hospice patients, administering medications (including chemotherapy if certified) and coordinating care plans, with emphasis on discharge planning and pain management.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred and must obtain within the agreed time if not on hire.
• Current Maryland State Board of Nursing licensure or Compact State RN licensure.
• BLS certification; Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities.
• Competency in electronic patient management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to oncology, med/surg, and hospice patients.
• Administer medications, including chemotherapy (if certified), and monitor for side effects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
• Offer emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Participate in discharge planning, pain management, and palliative care coordination.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Patient education

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, MD, seeks a Clinical Nurse - Observation Unit to join an interdisciplinary team delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.

The role focuses on direct nursing care for oncology, med/surg, and hospice patients, administering medications (including chemotherapy if certified) and coordinating care plans, with emphasis on discharge planning and pain management.