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    registered nurse inpatient transplant/hepatology intermediate care unit - Washington, DC , USA, United States - Medstar

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    General Summary of Position
    About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Transplant/Hepatology\rIntermediate Care Unit - S42 The\rnew S42 Pavilion 4 North is a 28-bed unit which has been recognized by the\rAmerican Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) with a BEACON Award for\rExcellence through 2026. Clinical Nurses on S42 provide expert care to acutely\rill adults that are waiting for or have recently received a solid organ\rtransplant (liver, kidney, pancreas, intestine) or have undergone other\rhepatobiliary surgeries (TACE, liver resection, Whipple). MedStar Georgetown is\rone of only six centers in the United States that perform intestinal\rtransplants and averages over 100 liver transplants per year. At MedStar\rGeorgetown we also perform kidney and pancreas transplants and serve patients\rregionally, nationally, and internationally. Additional medical diagnoses\rinclude end-stage renal disease, end-stage liver failure, hepatitis, chest\rpain, cardiac arrhythmias, sepsis, CHF, and GI bleeds. All beds are equipped to\rprovide continuous cardiac and pulse oximetry bedside monitoring, and nurses\rare essential in managing high-risk medications and performing in-depth\rdischarge teaching. Nurses work with the interdisciplinary team - including\rphysicians, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners - to deliver intense pre- and\rpost-surgical care that is focused on infection prevention and patient education.\rThe nursing team is a highly educated and motivated group of professionals that\rparticipate in collaborative governance, achieves certifications, and drives\rpositive patient outcomes.

    Benefits:
    • Competitive salaries plus differentials
    • 20 Days of Paid Time Off per year plus personal time/holidays
    • Education/Tuition assistance
    • Relocation reimbursement
    • Generous Total Rewards Benefits Package
    • Matched Retirement Savings Plan
    • Specialized training opportunities with one-on-one preceptorship
    • Nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program
    Position Summary

    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.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program preferred. Associates degree from an accredited School of nursing required. BSN enrollment required within 6 months of start date and completion within 3 years.

    Experience: 1 year of RN experience required.

    License/Certifications: DC Registered Nurse License required; CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) required.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic math skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills required.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities
    • 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.
    • Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that pertains to physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, spiritual, and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology.
    • Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that promotes continuous, consistent, efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process with a favorable focus on patient experience.
    • Identifies current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations, critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status, and plans appropriate interventions.
    • Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery, with a focus on quality and safety.
    • Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns, including ethical decisions, in a timely manner to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
    • Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding of the universal ethical principles. Recognizes ethical discourse in practice and may seek other resources in advocacy for support and counsel.
    • Individualizes patients plan of care, focusing on short and long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
    • Communicates patient information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format.
    • Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Identifies actual and potential patient safety issues and acts accordingly while incorporating HRO quality and safety principles.
    • Demonstrates effective leadership behaviors. Establishes priorities and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to scope of practice and unit requirements.
    • Effectively uses problem identification 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.
    • Independently communicates concerns in a timely manner and makes suggestions to members of the interdisciplinary team by seeking and using resources effectively.
    • Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward short and long-range goals and revises nursing interventions as appropriate.
    • Identifies patient and family needs prior to discharge. Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
    • Independently identifies resources and strategies to enhance professional growth and development and commits to lifelong learning.
    • Supports and contributes to the unit, department, entity, and organizational goals inclusive of the mission, vision, and values.
    • Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
    • Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
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    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:
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    • 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.
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    • Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
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    • 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.
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    About MedStar Health
    MedStar 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.
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