Registered Nurse Mother/Baby (Georgetown)
MedStar Health | |
paid time off | |
United States, D.C., Washington | |
Sep 23, 2024 | |
General Summary of Position About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Mother/Baby Unit - 3 East MedStar Georgetown's Perinatal Department consists of a Mother-Baby Couplet Postpartum Unit (3 East), along with a Labor & Delivery/Inpatient Antepartum Suite (3 North). Perinatal nurses assess the mother and neonate in a family-centered, holistic environment that supports the new family during this time of changing needs. MedStar Georgetown is a regional referral center for high-risk mothers and infants, and we enjoy a supportive and cooperative relationship with our outstanding Level IV NICU in order to provide excellent continuity of care for these families. Perinatal nurses collaborate with parenting services, antepartum/postpartum patient educators and lactation specialists to provide comprehensive patient and family education. Our diverse patient population includes both medically complex and uncomplicated patients. Benefits: * Competitive salaries plus differentials * 20 Days of Paid Time Off per year plus personal time/holidays * Education/Tuitionassistance * Relocation reimbursement * Generous Total Rewards Benefits Package * Matched Retirement Savings Plan * Specialized training opportunities with one-on-one preceptorship * Nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program 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. * 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. Minimum Qualifications
Experience
Licenses and Certifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position has a hiring range of $38.00 - $63.30 |