Registered Nurse Lead - NICU

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Weekly Working Hours: 40

Shift: Nights

Job Details & Qualifications:

Hospital Info:

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care 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. In June 1998, Howard County General Hospital joined Johns Hopkins Medicine. In June 2023, the hospital was renamed Howard County Medical Center.

Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

Unit/Role Info:

NICU

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 responds 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.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in nursing (Required)

* RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire (Required)

* CPR - Basic CPR Upon Hire (Required)

* Minimum 6 months of nursing experience required. 2 years of NICU nursing experience strongly preferred. Proficient in RN 1, RN 2, and RN 3 competencies.

• Navigate rapidly changing situations, from evolving patient needs to technological advancements, by remaining flexible, continuously learning, embracing new challenges, and quickly recovering from setbacks.
• Superior verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality patient care.
• High level of independence in clinical and operational decisions, mentoring others in decision-making processes.
• Strong attention to detail and self-directed to consistently ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Uphold ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, ensuring informed consent, and making decisions that prioritize the well-being of both patients and staff.
• Serves as a mentor and resource for less experienced nurses.

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What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefitsthat support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributionsto help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time offso you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technologythat fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your careeras part of the Johns Hopkins team.