Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: This 30-bed unit provides care for high-acuity patients across a wide spectrum of complex specialties. Comorbidities are diverse and patients often require cardiac telemetry monitoring and/or mechanical ventilator support. 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 Director to plan and coordinate care at the service/department level. The NIC supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health. 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. The authority to exercise these responsibilities often requires the use of independent judgement. Minimum licensure/certification required (if applicable): Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse. BLS & ACLS certified. Department specific specialty certification required within six months of start of position. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: Baccalaureate and/or Master's degree in nursing required. Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years of specialty specific experience in an acute care setting. 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. Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: Able to lift patients and patient care equipment up to 35 pounds. Must be able to push, pull and move patients, and patient care equipment. Must be able to bend body downward at waist and be able to kneel. Must be able to utilize computers for periods of time throughout shift. Visual Acuity: Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminals; extensive reading; visual inspection, involving small defects, small parts and operation of machines; using measurement devices; assembly at distances close to eyes. Auditory Acuity: Must have sufficient acuity to identify auditory alarms in noisy environments. Environmental Conditions: Worker subject to hazards associated with hospital environment. Additional Job Description Additional Job Description Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships and supplier diversity. 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. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.