Registered Nurse - PCU/Neuro (Nights)

Trinityhealth; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Benefits package

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 30-bed PCU/Neuro unit to deliver high-quality patient care. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based nursing across the care continuum.

Night shift, 7pm–7am, with weekend and holiday rotation; 36 hours weekly. Requires current Maryland RN license, BSN preferred, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of acute care experience. On-site nursing with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and active RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities.
• Competency in electronic patient management systems.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• BSN or MSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Unit

PCU/Neuro

Employment Type

• Full-time / 36 hours weekly

Shift

• Night shift; 7pm-7am - with weekend and holiday rotation

Location

Silver Spring, Maryland

Position Purpose

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in a collaborative environment at Holy Cross Health within the Acute/Neuro Unit to deliver excellent patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team providing evidence-based medicine and individualized patient care. This position is a great opportunity to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person physically, emotionally, spiritually.

This 30-bed unit provides care to patients requiring cardiac telemetry monitoring, with a special emphasis on neuroscience diagnoses, including epilepsy monitoring. 6 East Acute/Neuro is staffed by registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, health unit coordinators, and monitor technicians. Staff receive support from clinical educators and advanced practice nurses.

Eligibility

Must be authorized to work in the United States without work visa or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Required:
  • 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.
• 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.

Pay Range

$40.09 - $57.35. 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 (EEO) 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.

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 pro