Lead Clinical Nurse- Pediatric ICU

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Join Our Team at Johns Hopkins Hospital - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Lead Clinical Nurse

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Johns Hopkins Hospital is a 28-bed unit providing comprehensive medical and surgical intensive care for children from birth to 21 years old. As Maryland's only Level 1 pediatric trauma center and state-designated pediatric burn ICU, the PICU cares for children up to 15 years of age with complex diagnoses including respiratory failure, metabolic disorders, seizure disorders, multiorgan failure, shock, toxic ingestions, and neonatal and pediatric ECMO. Our surgical services encompass extensive general, cardiac, thoracic, orthopedic, and neurologic procedures.

Join a team supported by passionate and driven leaders committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning. Experience the Hopkins Way and take a significant step forward in your nursing career.

Why Choose Hopkins

Supportive leadership fostering clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and a culture of safety.

Achievable and Progressive Clinical Ladder to encourage career growth and development

Be part of a renowned institution committed to innovation and compassionate care.

Enjoy a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement contributions, and more. Learn more about our benefits here.

Position Details :

Role : Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Lead Clinical Nurse

Shifts : 12-hour Night Shift

The Lead Clinical Nurse (LCN) provides guidance and direction to staff and acts in the absence of the Assistant Nurse Manager / Nurse Manager to oversee a clinical team during care delivery and unit operations. The LCN has the ability to lead others, assist in development & implementation of procedures for the unit, use principles of conflict resolution, recommend resource utilization, and implement performance management of staff

Qualifications :

• BSN / MSN required
• Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required
• BLS CPR certification required : AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted
• The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of acute care RN work experience; pediatric critical care experience preferred
• Authorization to Work in the United States : Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range : Minimum 43.93 / hour - Maximum 68.09 / hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.