Clinical Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Holy Cross

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating Shift

Description:This 30-bed intensive care unit provides care to patients with complex medical needs that require critical care modalities and interventions. 2 South ICU is staffed by intensivists, registered nurses, and health unit coordinators. Staff receive support from advanced practice nurses.
Compensation Incentive-Up to $23k recruitment bonus ( 2 years experience)

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.

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 Hospital.

Minimum licensure/certification required (if applicable):

Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.

BLS certified.

Additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Demonstration of acceptable performance in administering medications according to Holy Cross Hospital's standards within the probationary period.

Basic computer skills to include data entry and retrieval.

Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends English language.

Must have visual and auditory acuity.

Must have the ability to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately.

Working Conditions:

May be required to lift up to 50 pounds as determined by the nature of the nursing unit.

Must be able to push, pull and lift patients.

Must be able to push, pull, lift and move patient care equipment, i.e., beds/stretchers.

Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel.

Must be able to utilize a computer for periods of time throughout the shift, dependant upon the specific position.

Reporting Relationship:

Directly supervised by and accountable to the Director, Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager for work direction.

Assumes accountability and responsibility for the work direction of other Registered Nurses, Graduate Nurses, LPNs, Nursing Assistants, Health Unit Coordinators, and others as assigned.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.