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Post Anastesia Care Unit
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Epic Travel Staffing Washington, United States TravelEpic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - PACU/Recovery · Shift: Variable Days / 10's and 12's, 36/40 hrs per week · Length: 14 weeks · 1 will be preop: 4-10's, M-F 6a-4:30p 1 will be cath/ir 4-10's, M-F 8a-6:30p. Both of those no call no weekends 3 will be PACU, 3-12's, 5 cal ...
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse
2 weeks ago
Nursefinders Washington, United StatesJob Details · PCU RN's closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN'S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergenc ...
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse
2 weeks ago
Nursefinders Washington, United StatesJob Details · PICU RN's provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RN's provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RN's collaborate with families, physicians and ot ...
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Patient Care Technician- Medicine Unit
2 weeks ago
MedStar Health Washington, United StatesGeneral Summary of Position · MedStar Health is looking for aPatient Care Technicianto join ourteam at MedStar Washington Hospital Center · As a Patient Care Technician, you will function as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities unde ...
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Intensive Care Unit
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Anders Group washington, United StatesAnders Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Float ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mt Vernon, Washington. · Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit · Discipline: RN · Start Date: 06/03/2024 · Duration: 13 weeks · 36 hours per week · S ...
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Children's National Hospital Washington, United StatesIn collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse perform basic nursing care activities, assist in maintaining a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members and help direct patient flow . · Quali ...
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RN / Intensive Care Unit Medical
2 weeks ago
Cross Country Nurses Washington DC, United StatesCross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. · Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit · ~ Shift: 8 hours, days · ~ Employment Type: Travel · Job Description As an intensive care unit nu ...
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RN Resident, Intensive Care Unit
2 weeks ago
George Washington University Hospital Washington DC, United States Full timeGeorge Washington University Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a nursing job in WASHINGTON, Washington, DC. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit · ~ Discipline: RN · ~ Duration: Ongoing · ~25 hours ...
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Patient Care Technician Neuroscience Unit
2 weeks ago
Children's National Hospital Washington, United StatesIn collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse perform basic nursing care activities, assist in maintaining a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members and help direct patient flow . · Quali ...
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Patient Care Technician Neuroscience Unit
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Children's National Medical Center Washington, United StatesIn collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse perform basic nursing care activities, assist in maintaining a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members and help direct patient flow . · Minim ...
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Intensive Care Unit Travel Rn
2 weeks ago
Favorite Healthcare Staffing Washington DC, United StatesAt Favorite Healthcare Staffing, we aspire to learn what thrills you about being a healthcare professional. Favorite Healthcare Staffing is looking for an experienced Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN) for an assignment in Puyallup , WA This assignment is for 13 weeks ...
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Patient Care Technician- Medicine Unit
3 weeks ago
Medstar Washington, United StatesGeneral Summary of Position · MedStar Health is looking for a Patient Care Technician t o join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center · As a Patient Care Technician , you will function as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities ...
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Travel RN- Intensive Care Unit
2 days ago
American Traveler East Case, MD, United StatesAmerican Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit · ~ Discipline: RN · ~ Start Date: 06/16/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~36 hour ...
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Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
2 weeks ago
VHC Health Arlington, United States Part timeDescription · Purpose & Scope: · Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge o ...
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Patient Care Technician 7 East Medical Care Unit
2 weeks ago
Children's National Hospital Washington, United States7 East Medical Care Unit is an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, 38-bed, acute care unit that provides multidisciplinary family centered care to acute and chronically ill infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide variety of medical and nursing needs. 7 East is the ...
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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse Nights
2 weeks ago
Inova Health System Washington DC, United StatesInova Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. · Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit · Start Date: ASAP · Shift: flexible · Employment Type: Staff · Inova Mount Vernon Progressive C ...
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Registered Nurse II Surgical Care Unit
2 weeks ago
Children's National Medical Center Washington, DC, United StatesBEACON Gold Designated Surgical Care Unit is a 31-bed surgical/trauma unit, with cardio/respiratory monitoring capability for each bed. The unit specializes in the delivery of family centered nursing care for patients with surgical conditions including any orthopedic conditions f ...
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RN Intensive Care Unit Travel Contract
3 days ago
Infojini Healthcare Washington DC, United StatesID: Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:30 - 07:00) Description: SICU RNStart date: ASAPShift: 3x12HR Nights (18:30-07:00)Ratios: 1:5-7Average Daily Census: 20Years of experience Required: 2 yearsFirst-timers accepted: NoEvery other weekend RequiredCerts Required: ACLS; BCLSCall not requi ...
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Intensive Care Unit RN Travel Contract in
2 days ago
Genie Healthcare East Case, MD, United StatesGenie Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland. · Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit · ~ Shift: 12 hours, nights · ~ Employment Type: Travel · Adult ICU Department. We are a High Acuity 16-24 bed ICU i ...
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Children's National Hospital Washington, United States Part timeThe 7 East Medical Care Unit, right after its recent merge with the 7 East IRU Unit is an exciting, innovative, dynamic, fast-paced, 50-bed, acute care unit, and the first-choice unit for patients with diabetes, metabolic and GI, pulmonary illnesses, as well as numerous other gen ...
Unit Support Associate/Patient Sitter part time 7East Medical Care Unit - Washington, United States - Children's National
Description
Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic computer skills preferred
knowledge of child development preferred
Required Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Maintain Patient Safety
Maintain environmental safety through room sweep and checklist
Adhere to principles of pediatric safety through use of handrails, seat belts and direct observation.
Never leave patient unattended
Intervene quickly to calm, redirect, reorient patient, or guide patient to prevent harm to self or others.
Remain in patient room unless relieved by nurse or another Unit support associate
Accompany patient for any procedures off the unit
Meet/Satisfy Patient Needs
Engage patient in distracting, age appropriate goal oriented behavior, provide activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic (discuss with bedside RN)
Reinforces positive behavior
Assist with linen changes and room stocking
Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals
Maintain universal precautions
Assist with providing breaks as directed by Charge Nurse
Maintain a Clean and Safe Environment
Keep room clean and tidy
Maintain a calm environment
When not responsible for direct patient observation stock unit, nurse servers, carts etc as directed by charge nurse.
Monitor common unit areas for cleanliness, stock par levels and supplies
Reports safety hazards to staff i.e. broken furniture/broken equipment
Assist in a variety of unit support activities as directed by Charge Nurse i.e. room set up, answer call bells, customer service activities.
Effective Communication with Other Staff
Reports pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors i.e. pulling lines.
With RN establishes priorities for individual patient communicates with team members in establishing priority tasks.
Maintains regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; preforms activities within prescribed scope, seeks clarification when needed
Immediately report escalating behaviors to RN
Confers with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issue.
Ensure information sharing when handing off to new Safety attendant
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
