CHARGE NURSE II-HICU-Levindale

JOB SUMMARY: Provides safe, age-appropriate patient care and functions as advisor, resource, and leader for other members of the patient care team. Charge Nurse II must consistently continue to meet the requirements and expectations for RN II on the clinical ladder. REQUIREMENTS: Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate''s degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field 2+ years of experience in the area of clinical expertise Nursing Certification of specialty area within 3-5 years of hire Maryland Registered Nurse License American Heart Association BLS certification UNIT SUMMARY:High Intensity Care Unit (HICU): (Vent/Pulmonary Care/Acute Rehab): Comprised of 20 semi-private rooms and can accommodate up to 40 patients. A team approach is taken to provide care for patients, who may require attention for an acute brain injury, need respiratory assistance or special monitoring, or require rehabilitation. Patients are monitored for cardiac conditions and serious complex conditions. HICU staff members are outgoing and positive and must utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes. The unit accepts patients 18 years of age or older.Levindale Patient Care Services offers a Nursing Career Ladder that allows opportunities for advancement and development of Registered Nurses. The Clinical Career ladder level for new hires will be determined through defined ladder criteria during the hiring process.

Created: 2025-11-15