Registered Nurse Lead - MPCU

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Make it happen at Hopkins.

Weekly Working Hours: 36-hours/week full-time

Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts w/six weeks' self scheduling

The Johns Hopkins Hospitalhas been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot onU.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make Johns Hopkins the premier place to work.

TheMedical Progressive Care Unitat The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a 21-bed high acuity step-down unit, caring for critically ill adult medical patients. Patient population includes those with complex organ disease, requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, and continuous monitoring. Common medical diagnoses include sepsis, respiratory failure, GI bleed, liver failure, and DKA. This is a highly skilled floor, from which new staff will gain instrumental experience. Nurse to patient ratios are 2:1 or 3:1 depending on acuity. There is opportunity for growth on the MPCU, regardless of where you are in your career!

The Lead Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing operations within the Medical Progressive Care Unit and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care. This role combines direct clinical practice with leadership, mentorship, and collaboration to support nursing staff and promote the highest standards of care. The Lead Nurse partners closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, strengthen operational efficiency, and uphold compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based best practices. Serving as a clinical role model, the Lead Nurse demonstrates professionalism, compassion, and excellence in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, providers, and team members.

Qualifications:

• Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required at time of hire
• BLS CPR required
• 2 year recent high acuity ICU experience preferred; proficient in RN 1, 2, and RN 3 competencies.
• BSN (Required)

We're proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here:mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefitsthat support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributionsto help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time offso you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technologythat fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your careeras part of the Johns Hopkins team.