RN - SCU

Overview

Requisition #:663580

Location:

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044
Category:
Nursing

Schedule:

Night Shift

Employment Type:

Full Time

SCU RN - Will train the right candidate who has at least 1 year of current M/S, Tele, Stepdown or PCU hospital nursing experience. Howard County General Hospital is now “Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center” and cares for a range of patients with severe health conditions. Our hospital’s highly specialized Intensive Care Unit (ICU) dedicated to adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and care, including after surgery or due to medical conditions, including cardiac care, works closely with the Special Care Unit (SCU).

As a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will care for critically ill patients with complex medical and surgical problems. Darlene Norton serves as the Nurse Manager, with a demonstrated track record of effective leadership. She oversees three vital units: the Intensive Care Unit, the Special Care Unit (IMCU) and Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Cath Nursing.

Apply and learn how to elevate your career and Be a Part of Something Bigger when you join our nursing family!

As a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), provide care for critically ill patients with complex medical and surgical problems in a high-acuity environment. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans, monitor patient status, administer medications and interventions per policy, and ensure patient safety and comfort. Support the effective operation of the ICU and SCU units under the leadership of the Nurse Manager.

• BSN Preferred.
• RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 6 months and complete the degree within 5 years of their start date.
• Previous specialty clinical experience preferred for specialty units.
• Current Maryland RN license or licensure in a compact state that allows practice in Maryland.
• CPR/BLS certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted.
• ACLS required.

• Dependent Child Tuition Assistance
• Educational Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Two retirement plans:
  Retirement Income Plan and 403(b) Savings Plan
• Affordable Healthcare options
• 7 paid holidays each year
• Paid Days Leave (PDL)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Clinical ladder
• Daycare
• On campus gym
• …and more

• Nurses hired with an Associate’s degree in nursing must enroll in an accredited BSN/MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of your start date.
• Authorization to Work in the United States:
  Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

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.

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.

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