Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

The Nurse in Charge (NIC) is a designated clinical leader for a patient care area who works under the supervision  of and in collaboration with the Department Director to plan and coordinate care at the service/department level. 

Job Title:  Nurse In Charge - Labor & Delivery

Employment Type:  Full time / 36 hours weekly

Shift:  Night Shift; 7pm - 7am
Location:   Germantown, MD

Description:

The Nurse in Charge (NIC) is a designated clinical leader for a patient care area who works under the supervision  of and in collaboration with the Department Director to plan and coordinate care at the service/department level. 

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible and accountable for:

• Cost effective decision-making regarding operations including utilization and application of resources. (i.e., human resources, patient care environment, supplies, etc.)  
  • Directing and supervising professional and non-professional staff
  • Determining staff assignment and scheduling
• Assuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participating in the development of patient care standards and delivery of care processes.   
• Facilitating and participating in staff development, including orientation and training.
• Participating in performance evaluation and management including verbal coaching and counseling. 
• Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the quality improvement and safety plan.
• Maintaining a clinical environment that demonstrates service excellence.  
• Functioning as a professional role model and resource person. 

What you will need:

• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board as a Registered Nurse
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor’s in Nursing required; Master's degree in nursing preferred
• BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association)
• Minimum of 3 years of specialty specific experience
• Advanced computer skills to include data entry and retrieval, including Microsoft specialty products.
• Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends English language.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex and comprehensive information thoroughly and succinctly.

Highlights and Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment for Full & Part-Time colleagues. 
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. 
• Free parking. 

Pay Range: $42.20 – 61.00

Pay 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 2021 & 2022.

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.