What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Cath Lab position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
Howard County General Hospital is now “Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center,” a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider governed by a community-based board of trustees. Opened in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds, specializing 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. Our campus offers free parking!
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center provides a variety of elective and emergency cardiac diagnostic and treatment procedures in its state-of-the-art, computerized Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories (cath lab). Our cardiology team offers highly skilled care by board-certified Johns Hopkins cardiologists, specialty-trained nurses, and radiologic technologists committed to working cooperatively with patients and their families.
The nurses at JHHCMC love what they do! They love supporting the community; we always seek healthcare professionals seeking a home.
Darlene Norton serves as the Nurse Manager of the cath lab, demonstrating a track record of effective leadership. Darlene began her career at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2011, initially joining as an RN. In a short span, she showcased her capabilities, earning promotions to Lead RN and Assistant Nurse Manager in 2019. Her journey continued when she later transferred to HCMC.
Darlene is not only a proficient leader but also a mentor who actively supports the professional growth of RNs. She oversees three vital units: ICU Special Care Unit, ICU, and Cath Lab. If you're seeking a dynamic environment and a chance to work under Darlene's leadership, consider applying to become part of the culture she has nurtured at HCMC!
Why nurses love Howard County General Hospital:
- 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
Apply today to get to know us!
Education/Experience Requirements:
- BSN Required.
- RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 6 months and complete the degree within 4 years of their start date.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience preferred, preferably in ICU or Emergency nursing.
- Previous specialty clinical experience preferred for specialty units.
Licensure/Certification:
- Current Maryland RN license or licensure in a compact state that allows practice in Maryland.
- CPR required.
- ACLS
