Registered Nurse (RN)- Observation Unit

Join Carroll Hospital's Clinical Decisions Unit as a Registered Nurse! As an RN will provide comprehensive and patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process. You will be responsible for collecting and documenting health data, collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a supportive and safe environment.

Why join Carroll Hospital?

Join a growing hospital system actively investing in advanced technology, expanded services, and employee career development. Practice at the top of your license with autonomy in clinical decision-making. Work alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams across high-acuity patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, collect, and document patient health information while maintaining privacy, dignity, and a therapeutic patient relationship.
• Apply the nursing process and principles of growth and development to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure care plans are understood and implemented.
• Coordinate patient care resources, discharge planning, and collaborative interventions to address changes in patient conditions and outcomes.
• Monitor, document, and report critical values, variances, and patient status changes, utilizing established escalation and outreach protocols.
• Promote patient safety by preventing hospital-acquired infections, reducing falls, minimizing restraint use, and adhering to infection control practices.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with policies, medication reconciliation requirements, and the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, evidence-based practices, National Patient Safety Goals, and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, accountability, and leadership while promoting efficient patient flow and care transitions.
• Foster teamwork and professional development by mentoring colleagues, supporting staff, adapting to change, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland RN license (or eligibility)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits

• Amazing team work!
• Flexible Schedule

About Carroll Hospital

Our communities expect and deserve superior medical treatment, compassionate care, and expert guidance in maintaining their health and well-being. At Carroll Hospital, we offer an uncompromising commitment to the highest quality health care experience for people in all stages of life. We are the heart of health care in our communities.

Apply today and bring your skills to a collaborative team committed to advancing patient care and supporting your professional growth.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge 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 the Baltimore region.

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.