RN Observation Unit (1 Pavilion) Nights (HCMC)

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RN Observation Unit - 1 Pavilion

Weekly Working Hours: 36

Shift: 12-hour shift 7p-7:30a

Job Details & Qualifications:

Hospital Info:

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) is a not-for-profit community-based medical center located in Columbia Maryland and proud member of the Johns Hopkins Health System. We combine the personalized community-focused care of a local hospital with the clinical excellence resources and reputation of one of the worlds leading academic medical institutions.

As a 266-bed acute care facility we serve Howard County and the surrounding region offering comprehensive services including emergency medicine surgical services maternal and newborn care oncology behavioral health and more.

Unit/Role Info:

Observation Unit

The Observation Unit is a fast-paced patient-centered area designed to provide short-term monitoring treatment and evaluation for patients who require additional time to determine the appropriate plan of care. Our unit serves as a bridge between the Emergency Department and Observation admission or safe discharge home.

We operate as one Observation Department with two areas tailored to patient needs:

• 17 beds for patients who meet simple observation criteria with a target length of stay of less than 20 hours.
• 29 beds for patients who meet complex observation criteria with a target length of stay of less than 30 hours.

Staffed by a highly skilled interdisciplinary team the Observation Department focuses on timely assessments evidence-based protocols and continuous reassessment to support optimal patient outcomes. We prioritize safety efficiency and compassionate care while collaborating closely that provides short-term monitoring treatment and evaluation for patients who need with physicians case management pharmacy and ancillary services.

Our goal is to deliver high-quality care that promotes rapid recovery clear communication and a positive patient experienceensuring every patient receives the right care at the right time in the right setting.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in nursing (ADN) (Required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred) and
• Applicants with an associate degree in nursing will be considered. Per nursing guidelines must matriculate into a Bachelor of Nursing program.
• RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR - Basic CPR Upon Hire (Required)
• Minimum six (6) months of nursing experience required.
• Experience in Telemetry Stepdown ICU Emergency Department or Observation preferred.

Were proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health growth and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here:

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range: Minimum 38.62/hour - Maximum 60.01/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.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

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 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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.