Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiac (Nights)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Free parking

Job summary

Holy Cross Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Acute/Cardiac unit in Silver Spring, MD. This part-time, 24 hours weekly night shift role involves bedside care and direct patient education for a mix of cardiac and medical patients with telemetry needs.

The successful candidate will hold Maryland RN licensure (or Compact state) with BLS, and prefer a BSN. Prior acute-care, especially cardiac, experience is valued and EMR proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree required (BSN preferred).
• Current licensure by Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as an RN.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting, preferably cardiac.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered continuum of care.
• Communicate variances from patient goals and advocate on behalf of the patient.
• Maintain accurate and timely healthcare records.
• Administer medications, provide education and monitor for efficacy and side effects.
• Assess, monitor, report and record patient condition and changes.
• Design, implement and evaluate nursing care plans with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and family during stay and in discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Team collaboration

EMR / EHR familiarity

Education

RN license (Maryland)

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Telemetry monitoring

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Unit: Acute/Cardiac Schedule/Shift: Part-Time / 24 hours weekly / Night Shift Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Director, the Registered Nurse (RN) must demonstrate the passion to provide bedside care to a diverse and acutely ill population of patients. The Registered Nurse should possess the knowledge and skill of how-to safety apply the nursing process to assess, plan and evaluate the care of patients with various health conditions.

Unit Overview

This 30-bed unit provides care to patients with primary cardiac diagnoses, as well as to medical patients that require cardiac telemetry monitoring. 4 South Acute/Cardiac is staffed by registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, health unit coordinators, and monitor technicians. Staff receive support from clinical educators and advanced practice nurses.

As a Registered Nurse you 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 Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree required (BSN preferred).
• Note, if the BSN or MSN degree is not present on hire, the employee must sign an agreement to obtain a within a specific time frame.
• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association).
• Superb interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities.
• Competency in electronic patient management systems.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting, preferably cardiac.
• Preferred:BSN or MSN preferred.

Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment for Full & Part-Time colleagues.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free parking.

Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Referral Rewards ProgramPay Range

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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.