RN - Observation Unit (Limited, 24 hrs per week) Nights

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement plans

Generous time off

World-class facilities

Career advancement

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Observation Unit at Howard County Medical Center. This role coordinates patient care on a 12‑hour night shift (7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.), part of a 24-hour weekly schedule.

You will provide evidence‑based nursing care, guide other team members, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. RN license required; ADN required; CPR required; minimum six months nursing experience.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred; must matriculate to BSN if ADN.
• RN license required on hire; CPR required on hire.
• Minimum six months nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for assigned patients on shift.
• Provide direction to other team members to promote quality, safety, and excellence in care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promote quality clinical improvement and cost-effective resource use.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Evidence-based practice

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Make it happen at Hopkins.

Weekly Working Hours: 24

Shift: 12-hour shift 7p-7:30a

Job Details & Qualifications:

Hospital Info:

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Centeris a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its foundingin 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 262 licensed beds. Wespecializein women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education.

Our mission, "Provide the highest quality care to improve the health of our entire community through innovation, collaboration, service excellence, diversity and a commitment to patient safety" is carried through in everything we do.

Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

Unit/Role Info:

Observation Unit

The Registered Nurse coordinates care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Provides direction to other team members to promote quality, safety, and excellence in care. Provides evidence-based practice care based on the nursing process policy, procedures, and protocols. Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary health care team to optimize patient care outcomes. Participates and promotes quality clinical improvement by supporting standards within a given care setting. Practices and promotes responsible cost effective use of resources. Completes all identified annual requirements and competencies for the patient population, care setting, department, and institution. Participates in the performance appraisal process. Demonstrates organizations core values on a consistent basis.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in nursing (ADN) (Required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred) and
• Applicants with an associate degree in nursing will be considered. Per nursing guidelines, must matriculate into a Bachelor of Nursing program.
• RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR - Basic CPR Upon Hire (Required)
• Minimum six (6) months of nursing experience required.

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 benefitsthat support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributionsto help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time offso you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technologythat fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your careeras part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range:

Minimum $37.13/hour - Maximum $57.87/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 an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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