Registered Nurse - Neuro Critical Care Unit

Holy Cross; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Free Parking

Metro Access

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b)

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Clinical Nurse for the SICU. The role covers 16-bed ICU care for surgical, neurosurgical and medical patients with critical needs, including epilepsy monitoring. You will work nights as part of a multidisciplinary team in a Beacon Unit that emphasizes quality and compassionate care.

Required RN licensure in Maryland or Compact State with BLS; BSN preferred. At least 1 year of acute care experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; current RN licensure in Maryland or Compact State.
• BLS certification required.
• Preferred: BSN or MSN.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate care for ICU patients using the nursing process.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support SICU/NCCU standards as part of a Beacon Unit.

Skills

RN Licensure

BLS Certification

Nursing Degree

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Job Title

Clinical Nurse

Unit

SICU

Schedule/Shift

Full-time, Nights

Location

Silver Spring, Maryland

Position Highlights

Competitive pay; Retention Bonus available to qualified applicants

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Free Parking
• Metro Access
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b)

Quality of Life

Flexible work schedules

Advancement

Opportunities to advance through the Clinical Advancement Program

Description

This 16-bed intensive care unit provides care to surgical patients and neurosurgical and medical patients with complex needs that require critical care modalities and interventions, and epilepsy monitoring. All intensive care units are staffed with Intensivists, Registered Nurses, and Health Unit Coordinators. Staff receive support from multidisciplinary team including but not limited to stroke coordinator and neurosurgery team. SICU/NCCU is an AACN recognized Beacon Unit. General Summary: Using the Quality Caring Model, demonstrates acceptable performance and applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of routine patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates fundamental patient/family information to health care team. Identifies and communicates variances from patient goals. Responsible for providing and coordinating interdisciplinary patient care utilizing the nursing process. This job description, performance appraisal and competency assessment applies to all Registered Nurses who have successfully met performance expectations for Registered Nurse. The employee supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

What you will need

Required: Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (with requirement to obtain a BSN 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).

Preferred: BSN or MSN preferred. At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

• Current knowledge of nursing skills and practice
• Computer and audiovisual skills using various applications: internet, email, word processing
• Ability to retrieve and interpret data
• Effectively read, speak, write, compose and comprehend English
• Effective eye and hand coordination
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information within a short period of time
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize
• Ability to work well with individuals and groups

Pay Range

Pay Range - $40.09-$57.68Pay 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 more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.

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.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.