Lead Clinical RN - Med​/Surg Oncology

Lead Clinical RN – Med/Surg Oncology

Location:

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044

Requisition #: 659699 | Category:
Nursing |

Schedule:

Day Shift |

Employment Type:

Full Time

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community healthcare provider governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed short‑stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds. We specialize in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education.

• Team Nursing that focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to care with the nurse at the forefront
• Warm and collegial environment
• Fantastic benefits
• Free parking and more

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 responding 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.

• 40 hours/week; full time, benefitted

• BSN is required.
• If hired into the Clinical Coordinator role previously, enrollment into a BSN is required within 6 months of transition to the LCN role. Steady progress, defined as 9 credits/year, is required, with degree completion within 4 years.
• At least three years of experience in the practice specialty is required.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Maryland.
• Certification in clinical area of specialty preferred; if not current, will seek certification within two (2) years of hire.
• Certification in advanced life support specific to area of clinical specialty required (ACLS, PALS, or NRP).

Minimum $46.57/hour – Maximum $72.18/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

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.

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.