Clinical Nurse - Joint and Spine

Job Title: Clinical Nurse – Joint and Spine

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Location: Holy Cross Hospital

Position Purpose:

Join our 14-bed Joint and Spine Unit at Holy Cross Hospital, designated a Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission since 2015. This specialized care area focuses on patients undergoing orthopedic and neurological procedures involving the joints and spine. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in managing complex post-operative care, promoting early mobility, delivering effective pain management, and educating patients for a safe recovery.

What You Will Do:

• Effectively communication with the patient, family and healthcare team
• Provide education to post-surgical Joint & Spine patients
• Interfaces regularly OT/PT/Case Management to enhance the patient experience and transition patients to home setting (admission/discharges/transfers)
• Ability to collaborate with patient in the proper management of pain

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in acute care setting
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (BSN) preferred, ASN required
• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification; additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements.
• Professional specialty certifications may be required in accordance with departmental standards or role requirements.

Position Highlights:

• Deliver specialized care for post-op orthopedic and spine surgery patients
• Emphasis on early ambulation, pain control, and discharge readiness
• Collaborate with physical therapists, case managers, and providers
• Develop strong clinical skills in neuro-orthopedic nursing

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• DailyPay Program (Get paid for hours worked)
• Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Pay Range- $37.88 - $54.19

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

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.