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Registered Nurse - Observation Unit (Nights)

MD_HCHN Holy Cross Health, Inc.

Silver Spring, Maryland

Posted Oct 13

License
RN licenseCurrent licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse. Check your license
Certification
BLS certification; additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements.
Education
Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (BSN) preferred. Note, if the BSN degree is not present on hire, the employee must sign an agreement to obtain a within a specific time frame.After hire
Experience
At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Also asks
Superb interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities
Also asks
Competency in electronic patient management systems

Preferred

Education
BSN or MSN preferred Preferred: BSN or MSN preferred

The workplace

MD_HCHN Holy Cross Health, Inc.
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Posted on MD_HCHN Holy Cross Health, Inc.’s careers page.

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Employment Type

Full time Shift

  • 12 Hour Night Shift
  • Job Title: Clinical Nurse - Observation Unit
  • Schedule/Shift: Full-Time / 36 hours weekly / Night Shift
  • Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

Position Purpose

The Clinical Nurse/Registered Nurse works in a collaborative environment at Holy Cross Health within the Observation 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.

As a Registered Nurse you will

Provide direct nursing care to oncology, med/surg, and hospice patients. Administer medications, including chemotherapy (if certified), and monitor for side effects. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans. Offer emotional support and education to patients and families. Participate in discharge planning, pain management, and palliative care coordination. Document patient progress and communicate effectively with care team

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (BSN) preferred. Note, if the BSN 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; additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements. At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting. Superb interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities Competency in electronic patient management systems

Preferred

BSN or MSN preferred

Highlights and Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages available, 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 first day of employment. Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free parking.

DailyPay Program (Get paid for hours worked) Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. 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 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. 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.

What's around it?

In Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent
$1,913/mo
Household income
$99,860/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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