Clinical Nurse - Tier 2 Float Pool- Mother/Baby- Washington Hospital Center - Relocation Offered!
General Summary of PositionDelivers proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex.
RN will be assigned to areas within his/her scope of practice and as deemed appropriate.
Minimum QualificationsEducation Graduation from a basic educational program in professional nursing.
Required and Bachelors degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred and For those nurses who were hired as new graduates with an Associate degree, employment with MedStar Washington Hospital Center is contingent upon enrollment into an accredited BSN program within one (1) year of employment, and continuing matriculation in the program to achieve a BSN within 5 years of the program start date.
Proof of enrollment to be submitted to Nurse Leader.
Required Experience 2 years of experience within specialty Required Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Washington DC Required and BLS - Basic Life Support Required Primary Duties and Responsibilities Identifies current and potential complex problems of a specific patient population, critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status, and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.
Collaborates with nurse leaders and colleagues to develop standards of care.
Develops and documents a plan of care that communicates to all caregivers the individualized needs of a patient with highly complex problems.
Identifies and evaluates long and short-range goals of nursing interventions.
Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns in a timely manner to other members of the health care team.
Documents patient information in a manner that reflects the ability to integrate the nursing assessment data, pathophysiology of disease processes, and the therapeutic regimen into an appropriate evaluation of the patient status.
Coordinates and delivers care to patients with complex nursing care needs to ensure the highest level of safety and quality while promoting a positive patient experience.
Utilizes approaches and strategies that support and optimize patient care outcomes that are based on the interdisciplinary plan of care and absolutes of IMOC and Contemporary Primary Nursing.
Participates in the Contemporary Primary Nursing Model by acting as a primary nurse or associate nurse for selected patients.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team on the patient plan of care using the Interdisciplinary Model of Care (IMOC).
Takes action to support the National Patient Safety Goals, nursing sensitive indicators, regulatory requirements (i.
e.
DC Health, TJC) and other identified quality metrics.
Provides input to the orientation program for new staff.
Conducts the individual orientation for new staff.
Conducts and evaluates formal unit-based in-service education programs.
Completes all mandatory competencies within the designated timeframe.
Assumes formally designated resource role for colleagues in unit management.
Acts as a consultant for nursing staff in the clinical management of patients.
Provides input to the ongoing clinical evaluation of staff.
Exhibits a demeanor that invites utilization by staff for problem solving.
Participates in the formulation, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Participates in the implementation and evaluation of unit assessments and audits, including quality assurance and process improvement.
Why MedStar Health?At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other.
We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.
We live up to this promise through:
Strong emphasis on teamwork--our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization.
In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
Comprehensive total rewards package--including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home--as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.
C.
region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar HealthMedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.
C.
, region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.
Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.
Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.
It's how we treat people.
Recommended Skills Assessments Auditing Basic Life Support Business Process Improvement Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
RN will be assigned to areas within his/her scope of practice and as deemed appropriate.
Minimum QualificationsEducation Graduation from a basic educational program in professional nursing.
Required and Bachelors degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred and For those nurses who were hired as new graduates with an Associate degree, employment with MedStar Washington Hospital Center is contingent upon enrollment into an accredited BSN program within one (1) year of employment, and continuing matriculation in the program to achieve a BSN within 5 years of the program start date.
Proof of enrollment to be submitted to Nurse Leader.
Required Experience 2 years of experience within specialty Required Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Washington DC Required and BLS - Basic Life Support Required Primary Duties and Responsibilities Identifies current and potential complex problems of a specific patient population, critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status, and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.
Collaborates with nurse leaders and colleagues to develop standards of care.
Develops and documents a plan of care that communicates to all caregivers the individualized needs of a patient with highly complex problems.
Identifies and evaluates long and short-range goals of nursing interventions.
Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns in a timely manner to other members of the health care team.
Documents patient information in a manner that reflects the ability to integrate the nursing assessment data, pathophysiology of disease processes, and the therapeutic regimen into an appropriate evaluation of the patient status.
Coordinates and delivers care to patients with complex nursing care needs to ensure the highest level of safety and quality while promoting a positive patient experience.
Utilizes approaches and strategies that support and optimize patient care outcomes that are based on the interdisciplinary plan of care and absolutes of IMOC and Contemporary Primary Nursing.
Participates in the Contemporary Primary Nursing Model by acting as a primary nurse or associate nurse for selected patients.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team on the patient plan of care using the Interdisciplinary Model of Care (IMOC).
Takes action to support the National Patient Safety Goals, nursing sensitive indicators, regulatory requirements (i.
e.
DC Health, TJC) and other identified quality metrics.
Provides input to the orientation program for new staff.
Conducts the individual orientation for new staff.
Conducts and evaluates formal unit-based in-service education programs.
Completes all mandatory competencies within the designated timeframe.
Assumes formally designated resource role for colleagues in unit management.
Acts as a consultant for nursing staff in the clinical management of patients.
Provides input to the ongoing clinical evaluation of staff.
Exhibits a demeanor that invites utilization by staff for problem solving.
Participates in the formulation, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Participates in the implementation and evaluation of unit assessments and audits, including quality assurance and process improvement.
Why MedStar Health?At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other.
We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.
We live up to this promise through:
Strong emphasis on teamwork--our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization.
In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
Comprehensive total rewards package--including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home--as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.
C.
region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar HealthMedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.
C.
, region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.
Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.
Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.
It's how we treat people.
Recommended Skills Assessments Auditing Basic Life Support Business Process Improvement Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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