Registered Nurse​/Graduate Nurse - Acute​/IMC

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Rotating Shift

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* Description:

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* Job Title:

** Registered Nurse (RN) / Graduate Nurse

** Unit:
** Acute IMC Unit

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* Employment Type:

** Full-time / 36 hours weekly

** Shift:
** Rotating shift - with weekend and holiday rotation

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* Location:

** Silver Spring, Maryland

** We are offering a $13,000 New Hire Retention Bonus to external applicants*
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* ** Position Purpose*
* Reporting to the Director, the IMC Registered Nurse must demonstrate the passion to provide bedside care to a diverse and acutely ill population of patients.  The Registered Nurse should possess the knowledge and skill of how-to safety apply the nursing process to assess, plan and evaluate the care of patients with various health conditions.

** Unit Overview*
* This 30-bed unit provides care for high-acuity patients across a wide spectrum of complex specialties.  Comorbidities are diverse and patients often require cardiac telemetry monitoring and/or mechanical ventilator support.

+ Unit equipped with two negative pressure rooms and patient lift assist equipment in all rooms.

+ On-site Nurse educator.

+ Acute/Critical Care course for nurses who are new to the acute, in-patient population.

** As a Registered Nurse you will:*
* + Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered continuum of care.

+ Ability to communicate variances from patient goals and advocate on behalf of patient.

+ Maintain accurate and timely healthcare records.

+ Administer medications to patients, provide education and monitor for efficacy and side effects.

+ Assess, monitor, report and record patient condition and pertinent changes.

+ Design, implement and evaluate patient nursing care plans with healthcare team.

+ Educates patients and family throughout stay and in preparation for discharge.

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* Required:

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* + Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree required (BSN preferred).  Note, if the BSN or MSN 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 (issued through the American Heart Association).

+ Superb interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities.

+ Competency in electronic patient management systems.

** Preferred:*
* + BSN or MSN preferred

+ At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting highly preferred.  Will take a graduate nurse and train.

** Position Highlights and Benefits:*
* + Comprehensive benefit packages, 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 the first day of employment for Full & Part-Time colleagues. 

+ Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. 

+ Free parking. 

+ Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.  

+ Referral Rewards Program

Pay Range: $38.92 - $55.68. 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.

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* About us:

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* Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George's, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership.

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