Registered Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Elkton, MD is seeking a Registered Nurse for an adult Medical Specialty Unit (MSU). You will deliver evidence-based inpatient care for patients with complex medical conditions and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess patients, monitor for changes, administer medications, develop care plans, support safe discharges, educate patients and families, and participate in continuous learning to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment for high-acuity, fast-paced care.
• Excellent communication, compassion, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Competence in care coordination, patient teaching, and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and monitor for acute changes in condition.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Develop and update individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.
• Support safe discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and self-management.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication & empathy

Care coordination & teaching

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse for an adult Medical Specialty Unit (MSU), providing evidence-based, patient-centered inpatient care for individuals with complex medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and monitor for acute changes in condition.


• Administer medications safely and accurately.


• Develop and update individualized care plans.


• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.


• Support safe discharge planning and transitions of care.


• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and self-management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity, fast-paced situations.


• Excellent communication, compassion, and commitment to continuous learning.


• Competence in care coordination, patient teaching, and medication administration.