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Howard County General Hospital is now "Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center" and cares for a range of patients with serious health conditions. Our hospital has a highly specialized Intensive Care Unit (ICU) dedicated to adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and care, including after surgery or due to medical conditions, including cardiac care. The ICU is staffed 24 hours a day by highly qualified Johns Hopkins physicians who are board-certified in internal, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. An interdisciplinary team of specialized nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, dieticians, and other technical staff works in collaboration with the physicians. The physician conducts daily patient care rounds with this team to develop an individualized plan of care for each patient. Continued care is coordinated by social workers and case managers.

Darlene Norton serves as the Nurse Manager, demonstrating a track record of effective leadership. Darlene embarked on 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!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience Requirements:

• BSN Preferred.
• 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.
• Previous specialty clinical experience preferred for specialty units.
• Current Maryland RN license or licensure in a compact state that allows practice in Maryland.
• CPR required.
• ACLS required.