Registered Nurse II (7p-7a) - Satellite Pediatric Emergency Department at Southern Avenue
The Satellite Pediatric Emergency Department is located at 1310 Southern Ave SE and operates 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.
The Children's Satellite ED has 16 beds, including a Crisis Room and a room designed for psychiatric care.
We provide urgent and emergent services to the growing pediatric population in wards 7 & 8 averaging 37,000 visits/year.
We have a close knit staff that provides essential care for children and their families.
Our staff understands the challenges and high levels of stress that parents endure when they present with their sick child.
As a result, we are always ready and fully capable to care for the community we serve.
We have magnet recognized nurses as well as experienced staff that is able to provide the best possible health care for children.
We bond with children and their families during potentially life-threatening moments by providing compassion, commitment, and connection.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, andin accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible andaccountable for their own practice.
Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically thoserelationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.
Minimum EducationBSNMinimum Work Experience1 yearSpecific Requirements and PreferencesRN experience (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeThe licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children's National.
Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area.
Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse in District of Columbia Functional AccountabilitiesTransformational Leadership1.
Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach.
2.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care.
3.
Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients' needs.
4.
Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command.
5.
Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes.
6.
Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff.
7.
Participate in implementing change and support management decisions.
8.
Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others.
Structural Empowerment1.
Independently maintain regulatory requirements eg license, BLS.
2.
Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
3.
Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations.
4.
Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well.
5.
Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers.
6.
Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level.
Exemplary Professional Practice1.
Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes.
2.
Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions.
3.
Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs.
4.
Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice.
5.
Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge.
6.
Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time.
7.
Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Safety1.
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance2.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation3.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation4.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication5.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers6.
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceOrganizational AccountabilitiesNew Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements1.
Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions.
2.
Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs.
3.
Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarkingOrganizational Commitment/Identification1.
Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization2.
Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences3.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity4.
Maintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer Service1.
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication1.
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior2.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals3.
Receptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving1.
Contribute to a positive work environment2.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change3.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes4.
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility1.
Use resources efficiently2.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Children's Satellite ED has 16 beds, including a Crisis Room and a room designed for psychiatric care.
We provide urgent and emergent services to the growing pediatric population in wards 7 & 8 averaging 37,000 visits/year.
We have a close knit staff that provides essential care for children and their families.
Our staff understands the challenges and high levels of stress that parents endure when they present with their sick child.
As a result, we are always ready and fully capable to care for the community we serve.
We have magnet recognized nurses as well as experienced staff that is able to provide the best possible health care for children.
We bond with children and their families during potentially life-threatening moments by providing compassion, commitment, and connection.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, andin accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible andaccountable for their own practice.
Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically thoserelationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.
Minimum EducationBSNMinimum Work Experience1 yearSpecific Requirements and PreferencesRN experience (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeThe licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children's National.
Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area.
Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse in District of Columbia Functional AccountabilitiesTransformational Leadership1.
Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach.
2.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care.
3.
Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients' needs.
4.
Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command.
5.
Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes.
6.
Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff.
7.
Participate in implementing change and support management decisions.
8.
Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others.
Structural Empowerment1.
Independently maintain regulatory requirements eg license, BLS.
2.
Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
3.
Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations.
4.
Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well.
5.
Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers.
6.
Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level.
Exemplary Professional Practice1.
Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes.
2.
Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions.
3.
Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs.
4.
Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice.
5.
Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge.
6.
Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time.
7.
Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Safety1.
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance2.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation3.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation4.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication5.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers6.
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceOrganizational AccountabilitiesNew Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements1.
Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions.
2.
Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs.
3.
Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarkingOrganizational Commitment/Identification1.
Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization2.
Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences3.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity4.
Maintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer Service1.
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication1.
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior2.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals3.
Receptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving1.
Contribute to a positive work environment2.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change3.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes4.
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility1.
Use resources efficiently2.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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