Registered Nurse - PCU/Neuro (Nights)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works collaboratively at Holy Cross Health within the Acute/Neuro Unit to provide excellent, evidence-based and individualized patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role supports whole-person care that addresses patients physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The 30-bed unit provides care to patients requiring cardiac telemetry monitoring, with a special emphasis on neuroscience diagnoses, including epilepsy monitoring. The unit is staffed by registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, health unit coordinators, and monitor technicians, with support from clinical educators and advanced practice nurses. This is a full-time position, 36 hours per week, on a 12-hour night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The position is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without work visa or sponsorship.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program; a basic professional nursing degree is required.
- If a BSN or MSN degree is not held at hire, sign an agreement to obtain one within a specified time frame.
- Current Registered Nurse licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or a Compact State.
- BLS certification issued through the American Heart Association.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
- Competency in electronic patient management systems.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- Authorization to work in the United States without work visa or sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or MSN degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support a patient-centered continuum of care.
- Communicate variances from patient goals and advocate on behalf of patients.
- Maintain accurate and timely healthcare records.
- Administer medications, educate patients, and monitor medication efficacy and side effects.
- Assess, monitor, report, and record patient condition and pertinent changes.
- Design, implement, and evaluate patient nursing care plans with the healthcare team.
- Educate patients and family members throughout the stay and in preparation for discharge.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health benefits
- Paid time off
- 403(b) plan
- Education assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity
- Flexible schedules
- Free parking
- Referral Rewards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
