Clinical Nurse - High Risk Perinatal Center

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Job Title: High Risk Antepartum Registered Nurse Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Nights Position Highlights: Competitive pay: Increased Salaries Additional Benefits: Relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, free parking Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules Advancement: Opportunities to advance through the Clinical Advancement Program Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD Description: Full-Time 7pm – 7am Reporting to the Nurse Manager of High-Risk Perinatology Holy Cross Hospital L&D and High-Risk Unit in Silver Spring Antepartum Unit provide 24-hour-a-day expert care for pregnant women who require hospitalization—and need to be carefully monitored for complications to protect their health, and the health of their babies. Our High-Risk Perinatal Center is designated as a Level IIIB Perinatal Referral Center by the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services System (MIEMSS), which means that it is recognized for an advanced level of specialty care for high-risk pregnancies. Responsibilities: Care for patients with complications: premature labor, hypertension, diabetes, autoimmune disease, etc. Interface closely with Labor & Delivery, Maternal Fetal Medicine Physicians, Neonatologists and NICU to coordinate care for our patients Administer Mag for pre-term labor, preeclampsia and newborn protection Cervical ripening for patients that must be induced for medical reasons, perform cervical check and fetal monitoring What you will need: Required: 1 year of Antepartum or Labor & Delivery Nursing or 1 year of hospital experience Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse. BLS certification (American Heart Association); additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements. Graduation from an accredited nursing program; associate's nursing degree (BSN or MSN) preferred. 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 2022. 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 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.