Nurse Resident - RN -Stroke Medical Unit

Stroke Medical Unit Nursing OpportunityJoin a team where collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence come together every day. The Stroke Medical Unit (SMU) is a 55-bed specialty unit providing comprehensive stroke care alongside the management of complex acute medical patients.Our nurses thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment that values critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, and continuous professional development. Whether you're an experienced clinician or just beginning your nursing career, you'll find opportunities to grow, learn, and make a lasting difference in the lives of our patients and their families.Job Summary: As a member of the patient care team, the RN provides safe, age-appropriate patient care and functions as an advisor and resource for patients and their families.Nurse Resident ProgramThe hallmark of this innovative program is support. New nurses are provided individual and group support as they participate in classes, present cases, learn clinical skills and gain confidence in their abilities as valuable professionals.Support is provided in the form of several newly created positions that add to a strong and dedicated orientation team of educators and leaders.Clinical coaches work with new grads and their preceptors on a daily basis to navigate the clinical landscape.A life coach makes assessments and provides support for work-life balance, stress and other challenges that come with an exciting new role.The program is offered several times a year and coincides with graduations and completion of the NCLEX.The length of the program varies based on specialty area; class requirements; and participants' knowledge, skills and comfort level as they progress through orientation.Credentials:Essential:Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field. RN Diploma with relevant experience also accepted.Less than 1 year of experience.Maryland Registered Nurse License, American Heart Association CPR Certification. Registered Nurse LicensePay Range: $37.15 to $57.58 Based On ExperienceBenefits:Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insuranceTuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certificationsGenerous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parkingAbout Northwest HospitalNorthwest Hospital is a full-service community hospital in Baltimore County serving Randallstown, Pikesville, Owings Mills, and beyond. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Northwest delivers compassionate, high-quality care close to home, with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.About LifeBridge HealthLifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.