Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds. We specialize in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education. In June 1998, Howard County General Hospital joined Johns Hopkins Medicine. In June 2023, the hospital was renamed Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.

Why nurses love Howard County Medical Center:

• Team Nursing that focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to care with the nurse at the forefront
• Warm and collegial environment
• Fantastic benefits: https://hcgh.mybenefitsjhhs.com/
• Free parking and more

Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

Job Description:

The Lead Clinical Nurse coordinates the total care for a group of patients throughout their stay to achieve clinical, financial, and organizational outcomes. The Lead Clinical Nurse is instrumental in mentoring and managing the clinical staff to promote quality, safety, and excellence in care. Serves as a clinical expert and manages an evolving clinical picture, including identifying impending changes in clinical condition and responds timely and appropriately. The Lead Clinical Nurse assumes responsibility and is accountable for overall unit operations in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Able to apply the principles of evidence-based care and service excellence into practice.

Education:

1. BSN is required.
2. If hired into the Clinical Coordinator role previously, enrollment into a BSN is required within 6 months of transition to the LCN role. Steady progress, defined as 9 credits/year, is required, with degree completion within 4 years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Proficient in terminology related to the area of clinical specialty.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

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

1. Certification in clinical area of specialty preferred; if not current, will seek certification within two (2) years of hire.

1. Certification in advanced life support specific to area of clinical specialty required (ACLS, PALS, or NRP).

Work Experience:

1. At least three years of experience in the practice specialty is required.