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    Clinical Nurse II, Endoscopy PACU Unit - Washington, DC, United States - Medstar

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    About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Endoscopy PACU Unit

    You are a 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, you provide theory-based professional nursing care and coordinate care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team.

    At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, we are committed to creating a world-class healthcare environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and advancing your career in a dynamic healthcare setting, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

    Professional Development Opportunities:
    • Clinical Advancement Ladder with substantial financial compensation
    • Collaborative Governance participation encouraged, at the unit and hospital-wide level
    • Up to $6000 of educational assistance annually for full-time Clinical Nurses
    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

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Basic math skills.

    Verbal and written communication skills

    Basic computer skills

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program required.

    Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program preferred.

    If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level, required to enroll in a BSN program within 6 months of hire date and completion within 3 years.

    Experience: 1-2 years RN experience required.

    License/Certifications : RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment required.

    CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required.

    Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

    C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.

    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.
    • 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 life-long 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.
    Education
    • Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program required
    • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program preferred
    • If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level, required to enroll in a BSN program within 6 months of hire date and completion within 3 years
    Experience
    • 1-2 years RN experience required
    Licenses and Certifications
    • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment required
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
    • C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Basic math skills
    • Verbal and written communication skills
    • Basic computer skills
  • 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 life-long 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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