Nurse In Charge - ICU (NIGHTS) at Holy Cross in Germantown, Maryland

Job Description:

Employment Type:

Full time


Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift




Description:

The Nurse in Charge (NIC) is a designated clinical leader for a patient care area who works under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Department Director to plan and coordinate care at the service/department level.

Job Title: Nurse In Charge

Unit: ICU/IMC



Employment Type: Full time/36 Hours Weekly



Shift: Night Shift

Location: Germantown, MD



Position Highlights:

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  Competitive pay
  


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  Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)


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  Quality of Life:Flexible work schedules


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  Advancement: Opportunities to advance within the organization


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  Location:Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD

Description:



The Nurse in Charge (NIC) is a designated clinical leader for a patient care area who works under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Department Director to plan and coordinate care at the service/department level.



Responsibilities:



This position is responsible and accountable for:

• Cost effective decision-making regarding operations including utilization and application of resources. (i.e., human resources, patient care environment, supplies, etc.)
  
  
  • Directing and supervising professional and non-professional staff
  
  
  • Determining staff assignment and scheduling
  
  
  
  


• Assuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.


• Participating in the development of patient care standards and delivery of care processes.


• Facilitating and participating in staff development, including orientation and training.


• Participating in performance evaluation and management including verbal coaching and counseling.


• Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the quality improvement and safety plan.


• Maintaining a clinical environment that demonstrates service excellence.


• Functioning as a professional role model and resource person.

What you will need:

• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board as a Registered Nurse


• BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association)


• Bachelor's in Nursing required; Master's degree in nursing preferred


• Minimum of 3 years of specialty specific experience in an acute care setting.


• Advanced computer skills to include data entry and retrieval, including Microsoft specialty products.


• Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends English language.


• Ability to effectively communicate complex and comprehensive information thoroughly and succinctly.

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 2021 & 2022.


Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/disabled/Veteran(M/F/D/V) status.



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