Registered Nurse - Clinical Decision Unit

About the role

The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) at Bethesda North Hospital is a 35-bed unit dedicated to adult and geriatric patients requiring further diagnostic testing and treatments, including medical, pre/post-surgical, and cardiac interventions. The unit operates on a 6-week scheduling cycle, including every third weekend and holiday rotations.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient and family assessments; document per unit and TriHealth standards.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care, including both short- and long-term goals.
• Provide safe, therapeutic, culturally sensitive patient care while protecting autonomy and dignity.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency or rapidly evolving clinical situations.
• Complete all assigned patient care and documentation within scheduled timeframes.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families.
• Serve as a resource to staff by sharing specialty knowledge and supporting clinical learning.

Requirements

• Required: Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing. New hires must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Preferred: Experience working full-time (1+ year) or part-time (2+ years) in acute care settings. Membership in a related professional nursing organization. Specialty certification (e.g., med-surg, emergency nursing).

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
• Registered Nurse license
• Strong nursing knowledge built from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences

Skills

• Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse-physician partnerships.
• Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision-making skills in a fast-moving CDU setting.
• Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence-based nursing care across diverse patient populations.
• Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification.
• A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.
• Hospital: Bethesda North Hospital (Observation / CDU)
• Work Arrangement: On-site, inpatient observation unit

Pay

$1hr Weekend Incentive

$4hr Shift Differential + $4hr Part Time Night Shift Premium

$2,500 Sign on Bonus

Acute Care Incentive Pay - Hourly Pay Based on Previous RN Experience

Schedule & Work Location

• FTE: Part-Time - 24 Hours Weekly Shift: Nights 6:30pm-7:00am
• Hospital: Bethesda North Hospital (Observation / CDU)
• Work Arrangement: On-site, inpatient observation unit