Per Diem Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse PRN (Georgetown)
MedStar Health | |
United States, D.C., Washington | |
Sep 29, 2024 | |
General Summary of Position The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a 36-bed unit providing expert nursing care for infants with a number of critical diagnoses. It is one of two Level IV NICUs in Washington, D.C., which is the highest level designated by the American Acad The NICU at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is the only NICU in the Washington, D.C. region where a Clinical Nurse can participate in high-risk deliveries, be trained as an ECMO tech and participate in both flight and ground transports. Our NICU is the major referral center for all MedStar-affiliated facilities, as well as a number of community hospitals in the tri-state area. The NICU offers the following innovative treatments and technologies: * ECMO: ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation * Total Body Therapeutic Hypothermia * Bedside Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation * Inhaled Nitric Oxide * High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation * High Frequency Jet Ventilation The NICU Nursing Staff is incredibly engaged, with a remarkable number of nurses participating in Shared Governance and the Clinical Advancement Program. The following committees/councils are Clinical Nurse-led and driven: * Parent Advisory Support Group * Practice Council * Scheduling Committee * Bereavement Committee * Developmental Care Committee Schedule: * Flexible Per Diem / PRN Schedule * Six shifts in a schedule required, including at least 4 weekend or night shifts with ability to pick up more * Self scheduling; Six Week Schedules The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing competent professional nursing care using the nursing process. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provide relationship-based care that promotes continuous, consistent, efficient, and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process. Demonstrates professional practice utilizing the framework of the professional practice model and is grounded in a culture of safety and quality. Communicates and collaborates with interprofessional groups to ensure coordination, continuity, and safe care. Supports and contributes to the unit, department, and organizational goals inclusive of the mission, vision, and values. Demonstrates advocacy and support on behalf of interprofessional teams and patients. Delegates and supervises nursing staff in providing patient care and assumes leadership roles, e.g., charge nurse role. Participates in the development and implementation of quality activities. Participates in professional development activities. Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery. Minimum Qualifications
Experience
Licenses and Certifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position has a hiring range of $38.00 - $63.30 |