RN Lead - Med/Surg Observation

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plan contributions

Generous time off

World-class facilities

Career advancement

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks a Lead Clinical Nurse for Med/Surg Observation. You will coordinate total patient care, mentor staff, promote safety, and ensure quality outcomes while serving as a clinical expert on the unit.

The role requires a BSN, RN license and CPR certification on hire, with 6 months of nursing experience (2 years preferred). Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this leadership position.

Qualifications

• BSN required, RN license upon hire, CPR certification upon hire.
• Minimum 6 months nursing experience; 2 years preferred.
• RN levels 1, 2 and 3 competencies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total patient care for a group of patients to achieve outcomes.
• Mentor and manage clinical staff to promote quality and safety.
• Serve as clinical expert and manage unit operations in absence of Nurse Manager.
• Apply evidence-based care and service excellence in practice.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSN

RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Make it happen at Hopkins

Weekly Working Hours: 40

Shift: Days

At Sibley Memorial Hospital, safety is a core value. We foster a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture where every team member promotes safety by identifying risks, speaking up, learning from events, and supporting continuous improvement.

Job Details & Qualifications:

Hospital Info:

Sibley Memorial Hospital is a community institution with a strong academic affiliation. Nursing at Sibley reflects these two worlds; our nurses actively participate in and lead research studies, help shape patient experience and improve standards of practice across the hospital. Sibley nurses are part of world-renowned Johns Hopkins Nursing. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in our world-class 318-bed all private patient tower.

Your Nursing journey with us isn’t about fulfilling a role, it’s about seizing opportunities for personal and professional development, making impact on patient care, and contributing to a culture of excellence.

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Unit/Role Info:

Med/Surg Observation

The Lead Clinical Nurse coordinates the total care for a group of patients throughout their stay to achieve clinical, financial, and organizational outcomes. The Lead Clinical Nurse is instrumental in mentoring and managing the clinical staff to promote quality, safety, and excellence in care. Serves as a clinical expert and manages an evolving clinical picture, including identifying impending changes in clinical condition and responds timely and appropriately. The Lead Clinical Nurse assumes responsibility and is accountable for overall unit operations in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Able to apply the principles of evidence-based care and service excellence into practice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in nursing (Required)
• RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR - Basic Upon Hire (Required)
• Minimum 6 months of nursing experience required. 2 years of nursing experience preferred. Proficient in RN 1, RN 2, and RN 3 competencies.

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 47.57/hour - Maximum 73.73/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.