ICU Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neuro & Surgical (Hiring Immediately)

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Night ShiftDescription:Job Title: Clinical NurseUnit: SICUSchedule/Shift: Full-Time, NightsLocation: Silver Spring, MarylandPosition Highlights:Competitive pay; Retention Bonus available to qualified applicantsBenefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)Quality of Life: Flexible work schedulesAdvancement:Opportunities to advance through the Clinical Advancement ProgramDescription:This 16-bed intensive care unit provides care to surgical patients and neurosurgical and medical patients with complex needs that require critical care modalities and interventions, and epilepsy monitoring.All intensive care units are staffed with Intensivists, Registered Nurses, and Health Unit Coordinators. Staff receive support from multidisciplinary team including but not limited to stroke coordinator and neurosurgery team.SICU/NCCU is an AACN recognized Beacon Unit.General Summary: Using the Quality Caring Model, demonstrates acceptable performance and applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of routine patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.Effectively communicates fundamental patient/family information to health care team.Identifies and communicates variances from patient goals. Responsible for providing and coordinating interdisciplinary patient care utilizing the nursing process.This job description, performance appraisal and competency assessment applies to all Registered Nurses who have successfully met performance expectations for Registered Nurse.The employee supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.What you will needRequired:Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (with requirement to obtain a BSN 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)Preferred:BSN or MSN preferredAt least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care settingMinimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:Current knowledge of nursing skills and practiceComputer and audiovisual skills using various applications: internet, email, word processingAbility to retrieve and interpret dataEffectively read, speak, write, compose and comprehend EnglishEffective eye and hand coordinationAbility to analyze and synthesize information within a short period of timeEffective problem-solving skillsAbility to multi-task, organize and prioritizeAbility to work well with individuals and groupsPay Range - $38.92-$55.68Pay 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.About us:Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.