Registered Nurse Lead - Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,069 - 102,410; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore is seeking a Registered Nurse Lead for the Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU). You will provide clinical and operational leadership, support the Nurse Manager, and help drive day-to-day operations of the unit.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, active Maryland RN license, BLS, minimum 3 years acute care RN experience, and charge/preceptor experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years acute care RN work experience required.
• Charge/preceptor experience leading committees and scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership on the CVPCU under the guidance of the Nurse Manager.
• Oversee employment activities, conduct performance evaluations, and support staff development and training.
• Mentor and empower nursing staff, promoting a culture of quality, safety, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to drive operational excellence and deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

BLS CPR certification

Charge/preceptor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Make it Happen at Hopkins

Weekly Working Hours: 36 hours per week

Shifts: Permanent Day Shift; Weekend Work Required

The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn, and advance your career. For a virtual tour of Johns Hopkins Hospital click here or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnNaPzR-AEE

The Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU) is a 32 bed adult inpatient surgical unit. The unit offers 3 levels of care: floor, telemetry, and intermediate care for acute cardiac, vascular, and other surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring. Care and services provided: coronary artery bypass, Heartmate II or III & Heartware mechanical circulatory support devices, valve replacement or repairs, Type A & B aortic dissections, fem-pop bypass, scalenectomy, TAVR, heart or lung transplantation. During the week there is an experienced resource nurse available to assist with admissions/discharges, transport monitoring, and emergencies. This Registered Nurse (RN) will help lead different initiatives and support the Nurse Manager in the day-to-day operations of the unit, provide resources to staff and help provide patient care. This role is vital in ensuring the unit runs smoothly.

The Registered Nurse Lead will provide clinical and operational leadership while supporting the day-to-day management of the nursing team. In this role, the RN will oversee employment activities, conduct performance evaluations, facilitate staff development and training, and support performance improvement initiatives. The RN will mentor and empower nursing staff, fostering a culture of quality, safety, collaboration, and professional growth. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse Lead will help drive operational excellence and ensure the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing required
• Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required
• BLS CPR certification required
• Minimum of 3 years acute care RN work experience required
• Charge/preceptor experience required, leading committees and scheduling experience preferred

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range: Minimum 47.96/hour - Maximum 74.34/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.