General Summary of Position
AboutMedStar St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, Maryland
Nestled in the waterside community of Leonardtown, Maryland, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital is a full-service hospital, delivering state-of-the-art emergency, acute inpatient and outpatient care. With innovative technology and a dedication to excellence, our staff is committed to providing you and your family quality medical care with a compassionate touch. Whether you receive medical care, utilize rehabilitative therapy or participate in a community screening, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital places a priority on delivering a positive healthcare experience.
Unit Highlights
Patients treated on this unit commonly present with
the same disease processes seen on the medical and intermediate care units but
are considered critically ill due to the monitoring they require, and/or their
acuity of illness. The Intensive Care Center (ICC) at Medstar St. Mary’s
Hospital is not a specialized unit, meaning that a variety of disease processes
are seen, including but not limited to: vascular surgery, orthopedic and
non-orthopedic general surgery, NSTEMI, sepsis, shock (hypovolemic, septic, and
cardiogenic), stroke (including patients who have received thrombolytic
therapy), respiratory compromise or failure, renal failure (including those
requiring continuous renal replacement therapy), and heart failure. Patients
that are admitted to MedStar St. Mary’s hospital requiring mechanical
ventilation and titration of critically ill medications will typically receive
nursing care in the ICC. We receive patients from the emergency department,
medical floors, and directly from the OR/PACU. The ICC will also take medical
overflow patients, based on the needs of the hospital.Number of beds: 12; Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:2 (ICC)
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.
What We Offer
- Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
- Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
- Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
- Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.
Qualifications
- ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
- Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
- Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.
This position has a hiring range of $33.00 - $47.79