Description
General Summary of Position
Professional care provider who assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family, provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team
PRN Group III/B - Medical/Surgical Intermediate Care Unit (S5-2) (Georgetown)
Clinical Nurses on our 28-bed adult Medical-Surgical Intermediate Care Unit provide expert care for acutely ill patients who have a diverse range of medical and surgical diagnoses. They treat patients after complex open and minimally invasive thoracic surgeries of the lung and esophagus as well as AAA repairs and jaw repairs. Medical diagnoses include end-stage renal disease, end-stage liver failure, chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, sepsis, CHF, COPD, and GI bleeds. All beds are equipped to provide continuous cardiac and pulse oximetry monitoring.
We believe in fostering a world-class healthcare environment. By joining our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to work amongst passionate individuals making a difference in healthcare.
Benefits:
Multiple per diem (PRN) options available with different requirements and rates of pay
Competitive salaries plus differentials
Matched Retirement Savings Plan
Nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program
Education: Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Experience: At least two (2) years recent acute care experience in the relevant patient care area required.
License/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure in the District of Columbia required. Certification in Basic Life Support required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Standard Job Duty: Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, safety standards, and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
- Confidently provides nursing care in a holistic manner.
- Recognizes and demonstrates a proactive ability to assess for impending changes in patient's condition to make meaningful conclusions.
- Incorporates evidence-based practice and research in daily activities with a focus on quality and safety.
- Effectively uses pattern recognition, and resolution skills, focusing on the clinical scenario to resolve the apparent concern. Follows the chain of command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks assistance as needed.
- Exhibits strength and moral agency as a patient advocate in ethical decision making.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
This position has a hiring range of $38.00 - $63.30
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