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RN NICU Registered Nurse - *Join the #1 NICU in the United States!* - ( 190002UT ) Description The NICU at Children’s National is proud to be #1 in the nation. 6E-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a 70 bed Level IV NICU. Care is delivered to infants and families transported from approximately 40 regional community hospitals in three states. The patient ages typically range from 23 weeks gestation to 37 weeks gestation, term infants and older children with multiple disease processes. Comprehensive services include medical-surgical care for infants with conditions including but not limited to pre-maturity, genetic disorders, pulmonary disorders and cardiac disorders. The unit also provides for the inter-hospital transportation of infants as well as ECMO services. Children’s National NICU is a regional referral center for neonatal patients requiring ECMO therapy for respiratory failure, and for neonatal patients requiring whole body cooling for treatment of birth asphyxia/hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. The Neonatal-Brain Protection Program is co-managed by a team of neonatal-neurologists in collaboration with neonatal attendings specializing in neonatal brain issues. The neonatal-neurology team consult and work with the neonatologists in the development of care and neuromonitoring protocols for infants with potential brain injury. This team works with the neuroimaging team radiology, and conducts translational research in the Fetal/Translational Program in the area of neonatal brain injury. The neonatology division provides consultation services to the Fetal/Translational Program as needed for maternal referrals, and neonatology support for delivery room stabilization of high risk patients being delivered at Children’s National. Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., has been serving the nation’s children since 1870 and is ranked among the top six pediatric hospitals in the country. Children’s National is #1 in Neonatology for a second consecutive year and is ranked in every specialty evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, including placement in the top 10 for: Cancer (#7), Neurology and Neurosurgery (#5), Orthopaedics (#8), Pulmonology(#9), Nephrology (#6) and Diabetes and Endocrinology (#10). Children’s Hospital has been designated as a Magnet® hospital, a designation given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. Children’s National offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty outpatient centers in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, including the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Home to the Children’s Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National is one of the nation’s top NIH-funded pediatric institutions. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN Specific Requirements and Preferences Graduated from an approved school of nursing. Minimum Work Experience 2 years Specific Requirements and Preferences RN experience (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. Req Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership 1. Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach. 2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care. 3. Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs. 4. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command. 5. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes. 6. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. 7. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. 8. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment 1. Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. 2. Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. 3. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. 4. Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well. 5. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. 6. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice 1. Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. 2. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. 3. Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. 4. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. 5. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. 6. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time. 7. Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements 1. Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions. 2. Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs. 3. Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization 2. Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences 3. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity 4. Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Rotating Work Schedule : D/N and weekend rotating, 12 hour shifts Job Posting : Feb 21, 2020, 11:14:24 AM

Unit Support Associate (direct 1:1 observation of patients) - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit - ( 1900022B ) Description 3M-Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU): The CICU is a 26-bed unit. This unit provides for comprehensive cardiac care to pediatric patients and their families. The CICU Patient Care Management Team coordinates interdisciplinary patient assessment and patient care and provided by cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and pediatric intensivists and nursing in conjunction with multiple specialty services within the Medical Center. Patients are admitted to the CICU from the ED, Cardiac Clinic, the Operating Room, and transfers from in-house units as well as transports from other institutions via the Pediatric Transport team. The CICU also provides for extracorporeal life support (ECMO) and rapid deployment ECMO. Twenty to twenty-five percent of the intensive care patients are cardiovascular surgery or cardiac patients. Children requiring repair of congenital heart defects from the simple to the complex, including heart transplants receive care in the CICU. In collaboration with and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the Unit Support Associate will assist in activities directly related to the care of patients and operation of the unit. This will include but is not limited to providing direct 1:1 observation of patients related to safety or behavioral issues. Support the unit function by assisting in the maintenance of supplies, operations. Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED Specific Requirements and Preferences Previous pediatric or child care experience (Strongly Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Basic computer skills preferred Knowledge of child development strongly preferred CPR - BLS for Healthcare Providers required Functional Accountabilities Maintain Patient Safety 1. Maintain environmental safety through room sweep and checklist 2. Adhere to principles of pediatric safety through use of handrails, seat belts and direct observation. 3. Never leave patient unattended 4. Intervene quickly to calm, redirect, reorient patient, or guide patient to prevent harm to self or others. 5. Remain in patient room unless relieved by nurse or another Unit support associate 6. Accompany patient for any procedures off the unit Meet/Satisfy Patient Needs 1. Engage patient in distracting, age appropriate goal oriented behavior, provide activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic (discuss with bedside RN) 2. Reinforces positive behavior 3. Assist with linen changes and room stocking 4. Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals 5. Maintain universal precautions 6. Assist with providing breaks as directed by Charge Nurse Maintain a Clean and Safe Environment 1. Keep room clean and tidy 2. Maintain a calm environment 3. When not responsible for direct patient observation stock unit, nurse servers, carts etc as directed by charge nurse. 4. Monitor common unit areas for cleanliness, stock par levels and supplies 5. Reports safety hazards to staff i.e. broken furniture/broken equipment 6. 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 1. Reports pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors i.e. pulling lines. 2. With RN establishes priorities for individual patient communicates with team members in establishing priority tasks. 3. Maintains regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; preforms activities within prescribed scope, seeks clarification when needed 4. Immediately report escalating behaviors to RN 5. Confers with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issue. 6. Ensure information sharing when handing off to new Safety attendant Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Variable Work Schedule : D/E/N rotation every Other weekend Job Posting : Feb 21, 2020, 10:53:23 AM

PACU Patient Care Tech - 8a-4:30p Mon-Fri, Occasional Weekends *CNA Certified, Any State* - ( 19000237 ) Description In 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 . Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED, CNA certification from any state Minimum Work Experience 1 year Specific Requirements and Preferences Experience in a health care setting if possible pediatrics; one semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training. (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Basic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, e-mail). Knowledge of aseptic technique. Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Human relations and interpersonal skills. Functional Accountabilities Patient Services - Admission 1. Include but not limited to-orienting family to use of call lights, monitor and unit. 2. Set up of monitor and alarms. 3. Perform vital signs, height, weight and head circumference. Patient Services - Daily Living 1. Patient ADL’s include but not limited to daily bath, skin care with mouth care and peri-care. 2. Ensure proper nutrition as ordered (ng, gt, or tray). 3. Care of tube feeding and feeding of patients. 4. Application of skin creams as directed by RN. 5. Collection of cultures, urine and stool samples, etc. Direct Patient Care 1. Recognize and report pain and skin breakdown. 2. Prioritize tasks and special requests from RN. 3. Assist in performance of trach care and EVDs. 4. Assist with central line dressing, pin care, cast and traction care and care for dying patients. 5. Assist with preparation of room for discharge and admission; assist with patient flow by maintaining a neat and orderly environment. 6. Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels. Monitor Surveillance 1. Observe and alert RN when there are monitor deviations 2. When assigned to monitor bank will follow the monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalism. Infection Control 1. Care for isolation patients. 2. Adherence to hand washing before and after every patient. 3. Clean equipment after each patient’s use. Documentation 1. Document on nursing database, flow sheets and vital signs in a timely manner and notify appropriate charge nurse in computer or chart as suitable. Communication/ Professionalism 1. Communicate effectively with RN and team members to achieve goals by reporting any changes, abnormal findings, and participate in beginning and end of shift reporting. 2. Maintain professional relationships with patients and families. 3. Resolve conflict with co-workers appropriately. 4. Support a family-centered care environment. 5. Communicate with RN on all patient care activities at least every hour; notify charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit for any reason. 6. Demonstrate non-judgmental behavior. Shared Leadership 1. Keep informed about council meetings and unit issues. 2. Participate in shared decision making through contributing to unit discussion and support shared leadership decisions. Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities Self-Responsibly 1. Unit communications associate follows all Hospital / Departmental policies/procedures. 2. Remain on unit during assigned shift, notify Charge Nurse and appropriate staff members when leaving the unit for patient care related errands; leave patient care area only when assigned shift is completed, replacement staff member is present, and report is given. 3. Use designated staff areas for eating, smoking, and socializing (perform only during assigned breaks). 4. Work area is left in a neat and organized fashion. 5. Use downtime productively during shift. 6. Attend mandatory in-service/educational programs to learn about new procedures, skills, products, equipment; attend staff meetings. Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization 2. Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences 3. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity 4. Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Surgery COE Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : 0800-1630, 8hrs/day, M-F with occasional weekends Job Posting : Feb 20, 2020, 2:22:45 PM

RN Radiology Nurse PRN (Must have radiology experience) - ( 200000IV ) Description Come grow with us! We are seeking an experienced radiology RN to join our team in a PRN role at the main hospital campus. The Division of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology offers imaging services for a complete range of pediatric diseases and conditions. All diagnostic imaging and radiology exam requests are initiated and ordered by a Licensed Independent Practitioner. The day-to-day operations of the Division are the responsibility of the Division Chief and the Director, Radiology Operations. The Division Chief reports to the Senior Vice President of the Center for Hospital-Based Specialties. Services provided at the main hospital include general radiography, fluoroscopy, special procedures (interventional), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography, ultrasound, computerized axial tomography, bone densitometry, and magnetic resonance imaging. Portable radiographic units are available throughout the hospital for patients who cannot travel to the department. Mobile fluoroscopy is provided as needed. The division located within the main hospital (SZ campus) provides service 24 hours/day, 7 days a week for general radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and computerized axial tomography. Special procedures, nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography, bone densitometry, and magnetic resonance imaging have varied schedules and on-call coverage for certain shifts. A Radiologist is present in-house 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. A radiology administrator is available via pager to assist with any issues that arise during the second shift, third shift, or on weekends. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., has been serving the nation’s children since 1870 and is ranked among the top six pediatric hospitals in the country. Children’s National is #1 in Neonatology for a second consecutive year and is ranked in every specialty evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, including placement in the top 10 for: Cancer (#7), Neurology and Neurosurgery (#5), Orthopaedics (#8), Pulmonology(#9), Nephrology (#6) and Diabetes and Endocrinology (#10). Children’s Hospital has been designated as a Magnet® hospital, a designation given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. Children’s National offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty outpatient centers in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, including the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Home to the Children’s Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National is one of the nation’s top NIH-funded pediatric institutions. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN Specific Requirements and Preferences Graduated from an approved school of nursing. Minimum Work Experience 2 year Specific Requirements and Preferences Radiology RN experience (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. Req Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership 1. Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach. 2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care. 3. Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs. 4. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command. 5. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes. 6. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. 7. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. 8. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment 1. Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. 2. Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. 3. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. 4. Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well. 5. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. 6. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice 1. Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. 2. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. 3. Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. 4. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. 5. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. 6. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time. 7. Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements 1. Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions. 2. Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs. 3. Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization 2. Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences 3. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity 4. Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Surgery COE Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : O - PRN Shift : Variable Work Schedule : PRN Job Posting : Feb 20, 2020, 2:20:01 PM

(RN) PRN Registered Nurse - Adolescent Clinic - ( 190002JX ) Description Experienced Pediatric RN needed for per diem hours at the Adolescent Health Clinic. Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., has been serving the nation’s children since 1870 and is ranked among the top six pediatric hospitals in the country. Children’s National is #1 in Neonatology for a second consecutive year and is ranked in every specialty evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, including placement in the top 10 for: Cancer (#7), Neurology and Neurosurgery (#5), Orthopaedics (#8), Pulmonology(#9), Nephrology (#6) and Diabetes and Endocrinology (#10). Children’s Hospital has been designated as a Magnet® hospital, a designation given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. Children’s National offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty outpatient centers in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, including the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Home to the Children’s Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National is one of the nation’s top NIH-funded pediatric institutions. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN Specific Requirements and Preferences Graduated from an approved school of nursing. Minimum Work Experience 2 years Specific Requirements and Preferences RN experience (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. Req Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership 1. Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach. 2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care. 3. Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs. 4. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command. 5. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes. 6. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. 7. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. 8. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment 1. Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. 2. Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. 3. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. 4. Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well. 5. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. 6. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice 1. Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. 2. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. 3. Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. 4. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. 5. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. 6. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time. 7. Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements 1. Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions. 2. Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs. 3. Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization 2. Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences 3. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity 4. Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Goldberg Cntr Cmnty Ped Hlth Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : O - PRN Shift : Variable Work Schedule : days, eves, weekends Job Posting : Feb 18, 2020, 12:31:57 PM

Complex Care - Ambulatory Nurse Case Manager - ( 190002VN ) Description The purpose of the Ambulatory Nurse Case Managers is to comprehensively and actively manage the care management and coordination needs of payer defined and/or payer enrolled populations or patients who meet designated inclusion criteria. This includes activities such as assessments, formal Case Management care plan development, establishing goals and intervention and monitoring/tracking. Through these activities, the Ambulatory Nurse Case Manager will partner with physician practices and the care management team related to the clinical and care coordination needs of the patient, as well as work with payers and/or community resources to develop and facilitate effective, efficient care delivery options for the identified at risk patients across the care continuum. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN Master's Degree Minimum Work Experience 4 years Specific Requirements and Preferences Nursing experience in case management, ambulatory nursing or community/homecare experience preferred (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Ability to critically think and apply logic and reasoning to dynamically changing healthcare environment. Requires superior verbal communication skills and service excellence approach with internal and external stakeholders. Must have strong business writing skills. Proficient at keyboarding and facile with Microsoft Office Excel, Access and Power Point. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Req Licensed RN Req Certification in Case Management preferred Pref Functional Accountabilities Ambulatory Case Management 1. Provides intensive case management and care coordinationfor higher risk sub-populations defined by federal and third party payers or through case finding and referrals that meet inclusion criteria 2. Develops and documents comprehensive care plans with clinician and family identified goals 3. Assesses and monitors patient’s progress on care goals, regularly interfacing with care team and refining the care plan as indicated 4. Identifies barriers to attaining goals within care plan and mobilizes resources to mitigate barriers 5. Supports family self-management and patient advocacy through education and communication Collaboration with Medical Home and Care Management Team 1. Coordinates and collaborates with physicians and other providers to facilitate provision of effective, efficient services to meet the patient’s complex needs 2. Maintains care plans in coordination with practices/care delivery system and case management team members 3. Collaborates with clinical care team as well as case management care team to define interventions to meet the patient's care management needs and any population health goals 4. Delegates and supervises care management activities to non-nursing team members in accordance with the DC Nurse Practice Act. 5. Provides or organizes relevant patient education and health coaching, condition-specific as applicable Transitions of Care 1. Accepts and facilitates bi-directional Care Transition hand-offs to follow-up of enrolled patients after ED visit, Urgent Care, Observation, Inpatient, SNF stay and transitions to adolescent and adult providers 2. Works with payers, acute and post-acute care providers/care managers and/or community resources to develop and facilitate effective, efficient, sustainable care delivery options across settings. 3. Communicates patient care plan and needs to new care teams as patient transitions to different care settings across the continuum. 4. Guides and support a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care & providers Decide if want separate bulltet point or include in first one Documentation and Data Management 1. Documents patient consent for case management and care coordination as required 2. Documents the plan of care, reviews at designated intervals and updates as needed; shares with physician and patient caretaker 3. Leverages IT systems to capture data; submit claims for care managementas needed 4. Monitors data reports and registries to case find patients in need of outreach and/or case management interventions and care coordination 5. Reviews data outcomes for patient caseload to identify clinical, quality and/or financial metrics that require attention and intervention. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:30pm - 5:00pm Job Posting : Feb 18, 2020, 9:31:10 AM

Patient Care Tech - NICU - ( 2000001Q ) Description In 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 . Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED Minimum Work Experience 1 year Specific Requirements and Preferences Experience in a health care setting if possible pediatrics; one semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training. (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Basic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, e-mail). Knowledge of aseptic technique. Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Human relations and interpersonal skills. Functional Accountabilities Patient Services - Admission 1. Include but not limited to-orienting family to use of call lights, monitor and unit. 2. Set up of monitor and alarms. 3. Perform vital signs, height, weight and head circumference. Patient Services - Daily Living 1. Patient ADL’s include but not limited to daily bath, skin care with mouth care and peri-care. 2. Ensure proper nutrition as ordered (ng, gt, or tray). 3. Care of tube feeding and feeding of patients. 4. Application of skin creams as directed by RN. 5. Collection of cultures, urine and stool samples, etc. Direct Patient Care 1. Recognize and report pain and skin breakdown. 2. Prioritize tasks and special requests from RN. 3. Assist in performance of trach care and EVDs. 4. Assist with central line dressing, pin care, cast and traction care and care for dying patients. 5. Assist with preparation of room for discharge and admission; assist with patient flow by maintaining a neat and orderly environment. 6. Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels. Monitor Surveillance 1. Observe and alert RN when there are monitor deviations 2. When assigned to monitor bank will follow the monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalism. Infection Control 1. Care for isolation patients. 2. Adherence to hand washing before and after every patient. 3. Clean equipment after each patient’s use. Documentation 1. Document on nursing database, flow sheets and vital signs in a timely manner and notify appropriate charge nurse in computer or chart as suitable. Communication/ Professionalism 1. Communicate effectively with RN and team members to achieve goals by reporting any changes, abnormal findings, and participate in beginning and end of shift reporting. 2. Maintain professional relationships with patients and families. 3. Resolve conflict with co-workers appropriately. 4. Support a family-centered care environment. 5. Communicate with RN on all patient care activities at least every hour; notify charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit for any reason. 6. Demonstrate non-judgmental behavior. Shared Leadership 1. Keep informed about council meetings and unit issues. 2. Participate in shared decision making through contributing to unit discussion and support shared leadership decisions. Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities Self-Responsibly 1. Unit communications associate follows all Hospital / Departmental policies/procedures. 2. Remain on unit during assigned shift, notify Charge Nurse and appropriate staff members when leaving the unit for patient care related errands; leave patient care area only when assigned shift is completed, replacement staff member is present, and report is given. 3. Use designated staff areas for eating, smoking, and socializing (perform only during assigned breaks). 4. Work area is left in a neat and organized fashion. 5. Use downtime productively during shift. 6. Attend mandatory in-service/educational programs to learn about new procedures, skills, products, equipment; attend staff meetings. Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization 2. Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences 3. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity 4. Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Rotating Work Schedule : D/N, weekend rotating, 12 hour shifts Job Posting : Feb 21, 2020, 2:43:30 PM

Overview Come work with a great team! Diamond Healthcare manages the behavioral health services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center and has the following Part-time opening(s) for Acute or Acute Adult-Geri Nurse Practitioner. The Acute or Acute Adult-Geri Nurse Practitioner will perform H&P’s on newly admitted patients on behavioral health inpatient and other medical units and will follow through on other medical illnesses. Essential Functions Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, as needed. Participates in agency-wide training programs and in-services Provides quality and timely clinical documentation, per Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies’ requirements Requirements/Qualifications Proficiency in interpersonal communication and interdisciplinary teamwork Experience and skill in treating patients with various types and presentations of psychiatric/behavioral health disorders Must have at least 3 years prior nursing experience and a Psych background is preferred. Master's, postgraduate, or doctoral degree as an Acute or Acute Adult-Geri Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (formerly NLNAC | National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission). Eligible for Acute or Acute Adult Geri Nurse Practitioner certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Must be flexible to adjust to the needs of a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, and display excellent oral/written communication skills. Previous adult behavioral health and substance use treatment experience is preferred. EOE Hospital/Program Description For more than a half a century, MedStar Washington Hospital Center has set the highest standard for health care—and reached and surpassed it year after year. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a not-for-profit, 926-bed academic medical center in the center of the nation’s capital—and every day, hundreds of people in the region depend on us for their care. In 2013 alone, the hospital opened its door for nearly 500,000 inpatient and outpatient visits by residents from throughout the Mid-Atlantic. We are the busiest and largest hospital in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area—and serve as referral center and the central hub for the region’s most advanced acute medical care. But we are much more. Our primary and secondary health services help our community’s residents get and stay healthy, and help to improve patients’ quality of life by managing chronic illness. Our inpatient services, education and research programs, outpatient care and community outreach initiatives are all aimed at meeting today’s health care needs—and at leading the way to meet the future health needs of the nation.

Global Services Nurse Navigator (**Bilingual: Arabic/English**) - ( 200000A9 ) Description The Nurse Navigator partners collaboratively with various interdisciplinary specialty team members and coordinates a patient care and communication plan for patients with assigned patient population to ensure continuity of care with compassion, commitment, and connection. Under the supervision of the healthcare providers, they provide patient education related to illness and planned treatment. Ensures continuity of care is maintained and staff, patient, parent safety is a priority. Ensures continuity of care is maintained and service excellence is a priority. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN Master's Degree (Highly Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 4 years - Nursing experience 1 year - Demonstrated experience in a charge nurse role in a comparable setting 1 year - Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting 1 year - Demonstrated nursing leadership experience Specific Requirements and Preferences *Bilingual: Arabic/English (Highly Preferred) Emergency Room Experience (Highly Preferred)Case Management Emergency Room Experience (Highly Preferred) Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Upon Hire (Required) Functional Accountabilities Coordination of Patient Care 1. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams in all specialty areas to coordinate the patient’s care plan and ensure proper communication. 2. Continuously perform patient/family assessments as necessary to ensure needs are met. 3. Use manager for complex issues that arise. 4. Utilize telephonic communication to triage patient concerns and follow-up with patient and parent as needed. 5. Participate in rounds and patient conferences to better meet the care needs of surgical care patients; demonstrate collaboration with multidisciplinary team including case management and inpatient areas for patient admission, discharge, home care and postoperative follow-up care. 6. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge related to surgical care patients; provide support and counseling, as appropriate to the clinical situation. Patient Referral Process 1. Use clinical protocols and evidence-based nursing knowledge to assist patients and families access to appropriate specialists. 2. Assist patients and their families in obtaining referrals to needed specialists from primary care physicians. 3. Communicate with all members of the healthcare team on behalf of the patient and family. 4. Communicate with referring physicians offices as required by the patient and care provider. 5. Manage and evaluate referral sources and follow up experience summary. Service Excellence 1. Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills by adapting techniques for specific situations. 3. Effectively manage conflict resolution. 4. Serve as a consumer advocate for patient/family concerns; ensure adherence by self and other staff to department and hospital policies. 5. Proactively develop and enhance processes with the goal of improving the clinical experience for referred patients and families and referring heath care professionals. 7. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to patient rounds and patient conferences to better meet the care needs of assigned patients; demonstrate collaboration with multidisciplinary team for patient admission or ambulatory hospital encounter, discharge, home care, community and school based services, and follow-up care. 7. Leverage the existing care resources to manage patient care across the continuum to avoid duplication of effort to provide efficient care and support. Liaison 1. Communicate with referring healthcare professionals and referral sources as required. 2. Continually evaluate with the care team the patient coordination and processes to identify opportunities for improvement in all aspects of the patient and family experience. 3. Leverage the navigation process to help connect the family with their assigned medical team. Organizational Accountabilities Patient Education 1. Demonstrate patient educational initiatives through involvement in projects and committee work. 2. Collaborate with inpatient and other nursing staff in conjunction with Professional Practice Specialists to provide continuing education for the patient and family. 3. Ensure that patient/family educational needs are met. 4. Work with marketing and outreach departments to educate referring physicians and facilities on available services. Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization 2. Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences 3. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity 4. Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met T eamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Strategic Operations Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : 8:30am-5:00pm Job Posting : Feb 10, 2020, 3:28:23 PM

Neurology - Ambulatory RN Clinical Program Coordinator - ( 20000092 ) Description The Clinical Program Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC. Will coordinate nursing care and services for patients and family members in specific healthcare specialty encounters by telephonic, electronic, in person, and/or by mail. Will consult with physicians, and other healthcare providers to resolve health concerns. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC support the development of RN relationships within the community, specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Responsible to lead the activities of the patient care delivery team for specific patient population. Provide continuous accountability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and ensure that continuity of care is maintained. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Minimum Work Experience 5 years Specific Requirements and Preferences Nursing experience. Minimum of one year recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience for example as a charge nurse, educator, preceptor, council chair /member advancement on the clinical ladder or comparable positions. (Required) Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice 1. Participate in/support Shared Nursing Leadership. 2. Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on-going Magnet designation. 3. Participate, contribute to internal/external committees, professional organizations, community activities. 4. Accountable to support/participate in the Division of Nursing’s performance improvement process. 5. Identify ,define ,and report on measures consistent with Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) for Ambulatory Nursing Practice. 6. Integrate evidence-based practice and research into practice. 7. Assist physicians and other professional providers to maintain appropriate cost and desired patient outcomes. Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Patient Family- Centered Care 1. Plan to consult and collaborate with patients, families physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other professional colleagues; involve patients and families in shared decision making; advocate for patient and family; accessing relevant health services. 2. Responsible and having the authority and accountability for clinical care for specific patient population and area workflow; develop pertinent goals based on patient response to illness, health promotion and program expected outcomes; implement suitable, evidence-based nursing interventions; provide careful and complete documentation of care provided. 3. Use the nursing process in the clinic setting and in tele-health services to assess patient problems and concerns; critically analyze and integrate subjective and objective data. 4. Provide health education based on the patient /family learning preferences throughout a patient’s disease trajectory or health promotion; utilize expertise in cultural competency to enhance relationships, processes, and outcomes for patients/families. 5. Engage opportunities to act in the best interest of the patient/family, building trust and confidence, while upholding moral and legal standards of due care. 6. Coordinate mechanisms across systems, institutions, and community to provide continuity of care for wellness needs or health concerns; direct and participate in the development of patient care policies and protocols in order to advise and guide practice. Resources and Work Environment 1. Establish and maintain medical equipment and supplies, include a plan to promote safe and effective use of equipment. 2. Ensure regulatory requirements are met and area is in a constant state of readiness in area of practice; keep update on the application of health informatics systems such as diagnosis and treatment technology linked to patient care. 3. Apply knowledge of operations, financial principles, and resources to ensure quality and appropriate care services are delivered in a cost effective and safe manner. 4. Responsible to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities in areas in clinical, legal, regulatory and cultural competence associated with patient population and community relevant care. 5. Employ critical attributes of effective collaboration to create, promote, and maintain an environment that supports successful partnership and high performance team outcomes. Partners for Excellence 1. Facilitate interdisciplinary patient care rounds/conferences to review treatment goals and optimize outcomes. 2. Ensure time, schedule and alternate coverage accuracy in meeting patients/families care and personal needs; participate in cross coverage of other areas providing clinical care when the special needs arise. 3. Direct the flow of patients and staff to assure patients are adequately managed and the care environment is running smoothly. 4. Work in collaboration with professional staff including RNs, LPNs, PCTs and other unlicensed assistive personnel as manifested in the state practice act/guidelines and CNMC job descriptions. 5. Communicate and escalate clinical/administrative issues as appropriate to levels of individuals assigned for resolution. 6. Participate in the peer review for staff. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : 8:00am-4:30pm Job Posting : Feb 10, 2020, 1:13:05 PM

RN - Telehealth School Nurse (PRN - As Needed) - ( 200000FM ) Description Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. The nurse provides telephonic clinical assessment, advice, health education and counseling giving appropriate clinical disposition and facilitating referral. The nurse engaging in telenursing practice assesses, plans, intervenes, and evaluates the outcomes of nursing care, using technologies such as the Internet, computers, telephones, digital assessment tools, and telemonitoring equipment. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN Specific Requirements and Preferences Graduated from an accredited school of nursing (Required) Minimum Work Experience 3 years Specific Requirements and Preferences Registered Nurse (RN) experience in community health, ambulatory care, school health or other related fields. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The licensed RN will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Have basic computer skills (Experience with Microsoft Windows operating system database and word processing software required such as 30 wpm). Ability to handle multiple line phone. Clinical knowledge in disease, prevention, wellness, health risk assessment, self-care management, and health education. Demonstrate effective prescription management skills. Application of the nursing process in telehealth care. Delivery of culturally sensitive, age-specific care to identified populations. Assessment and provision of care using telecommunication devices. Use of the clinical decision support tools. Demonstration of problem-solving, prioritization, collaboration, and customer relation skills. Communication skills: including effective listening, negotiation, counsel and crisis management. Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources (people, services, and materials) Prevention and reporting of unusual occurrences and adverse events. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Functional Accountabilities Tele-Health Nursing 1. Demonstrate appropriate and efficient use of department specific equipment/software necessary to perform role (multi-feature telephones, automatic call distribution (ACD), keyboard skills, Windows and call processing software, fax, copier, etc. 2. Comply with call/email management standards. 3. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the program’s identified top 10 triage/ symptom guidelines. Manage clinical calls/emails using the nursing process; document caller encounters in the system. 4. Be able to manage and document calls if computer system is down. 5. Achieve telehealth and other applicable national certifications. Leadership 6. Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in: committees, task forces and/or community outreach. 7. Communicate plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs; make suggestions for resolution of system issues. 8. Role model procedures for escalation of issues, utilize chain of command. 9. Demonstrate proper use of identified hand off processes; follow up on inconsistent practice related to handoff. 1. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with peers, physicians and other departments. 1. Take the lead to implement change and support management decisions. Structural Empowerment 1. Maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. 1. Initiate professional activities to enhance nursing practice; provide telephonic and electronic clinical assessment, advice, health education and counseling - giving appropriate clinical disposition and facilitating referral. 1. Engage in active review of peers giving constructive feedback through timely participation in evaluations. 1. Serve as a resource as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Professional Practice 1. Analyze assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of database and plan of care within identified timeframes. 1. Role model excellent clinical skills with complex patients; care reflects analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. 1. Direct prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. 1. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. 2. Role Models caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores Safety 2. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 2. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 2. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 2. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 2. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check Safety 2. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 3. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 4. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 5. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 6. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 7. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Structural Empowerment 1. Maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. 2. Serve as a resource as needed and know when to escalate to next level. 3. Engage in active review of peers giving constructive feedback through timely participation in evaluations. 4. Serve as a resource as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Health Education 1. Assist students, families, the school staff and community to achieve optimal levels of wellness through appropriately designed and delivered health promotion. 2. Participate in the assessment of needs for health counseling and health instruction needs for the school community. 3. Provide formal health instruction based on sound learning theory, as appropriate to student development levels. 4. Provide individual and group health teaching and counseling for and with students. 5. Act as a resource person to school staff on health promotion activities and materials. 6. Further the application of health promotion principles within all areas of school life, e.g., food service, custodial, etc. Program Management 1. Application of the nursing process in telehealth care. 2. Delivery of culturally sensitive, age-specific care to identified populations. 3. Assessment and provision of care using telecommunication devices. 4. Use of the clinical decision support tools. 5. Demonstration of problem-solving, prioritization, collaboration, and customer relation skills. 6. Communication skills: including effective listening, negotiation, counsel and crisis management. 7. Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources (people, services, and materials.) 8. Prevention and reporting of unusual occurrences and adverse events. 9. Clinical knowledge in disease, prevention, wellness, health risk assessment, self-care management, and health education Organizational Accountabilities Primary Location : District of Columbia Job : Nursing Organization : Other Ambulatory Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : O - PRN Shift : Day Work Schedule : PRN Job Posting : Feb 14, 2020, 9:12:10 AM

Unit Support Associate - PICU (Evening/Night Rotating) - ( 190002G6 ) Description In collaboration with and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the Unit Support Associate will assist in activities directly related to the care of patients and operation of the unit. This will include but is not limited to providing direct 1:1 observation of patients related to safety or behavioral issues. Support the unit function by assisting in the maintenance of supplies and operations as needed. Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED Specific Requirements and Preferences Previous pediatric or child care experience (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Basic computer skills preferred knowledge of child development preferred Functional Accountabilities Maintain Patient Safety 1. Maintain environmental safety through room sweep and checklist 2. Adhere to principles of pediatric safety through use of handrails, seat belts and direct observation. 3. Never leave patient unattended 4. Intervene quickly to calm, redirect, reorient patient, or guide patient to prevent harm to self or others. 5. Remain in patient room unless relieved by nurse or another Unit support associate 6. Accompany patient for any procedures off the unit Meet/Satisfy Patient Needs 1. Engage patient in distracting, age appropriate goal oriented behavior, provide activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic (discuss with bedside RN) 2. Reinforces positive behavior 3. Assist with linen changes and room stocking 4. Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals 5. Maintain universal precautions 6. Assist with providing breaks as directed by Charge Nurse Maintain a Clean and Safe Environment 1. Keep room clean and tidy 2. Maintain a calm environment 3. When not responsible for direct patient observation stock unit, nurse servers, carts etc as directed by charge nurse. 4. Monitor common unit areas for cleanliness, stock par levels and supplies 5. Reports safety hazards to staff i.e. broken furniture/broken equipment 6. 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 1. Reports pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors i.e. pulling lines. 2. With RN establishes priorities for individual patient communicates with team members in establishing priority tasks. 3. Maintains regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; preforms activities within prescribed scope, seeks clarification when needed 4. Immediately report escalating behaviors to RN 5. Confers with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issue. 6. Ensure information sharing when handing off to new Safety attendant Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Rotating Work Schedule : FT/ evening-night/EOW Job Posting : Feb 13, 2020, 4:37:10 PM

Registered Nurse II (Experienced Critical Care RNs only) - CICU, NICU, PICU or Critical Care Float Pool - ( 200000HC ) Description Evergreen Requisition - Based on experienced, applicants will be matched to appropriate requisitions. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children’s National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN preferred. Minimum Work Experience 1 Year(s) Specific Requirements and Preferences At least one year of RN experience in critical care (adult or pediatrics) required. Required Skills/Knowledge The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care. Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time. Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. 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 Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions. Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs. Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking. Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences Demonstrate personal and professional integrity Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 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 Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Shift : Variable Work Schedule : Various shifts available Job Posting : Feb 13, 2020, 12:53:13 PM

RN Case Manager I - ( 2000005Q ) Description All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Minimum Work Experience 5 years Specific Requirements and Preferences With at least three in clinical nursing. At least one year experience in Utilization Management with knowledge of utilization review criteria. Experience in one or more of the following areas: case management, designated/pediatric specialty (Required) Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research 1. Participate in Shared Leadership. 2. Contribute to the MAGNET Journey of Children’s National. 3. Ensure that nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice. 4. Accountable for participating in the Nursing Division’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level). 5. Participate in community activities. Facilitates Efficient & Effective Utilization of Resources for Patients 1. Conduct timely clinical reviews drawing upon appropriate resources and apply nationally recognized criteria to support medical necessity of patient observation admission or inpatient admission and continued hospitalization. 2. Address treatment delay, potential and actual denials with the Attending physician and other relevant members of the healthcare team. Coordinates Authorization for Reimbursement 1. Provide clinical reviews to third party payers and validates authorization or denial of services from them. 2. Document approved and denied services in STAR to facilitate meaningful data analysis. Communicates Effectively 1. Communicate verbally and/or written e.g., email) with payers and healthcare team in a clear, timely, accurate and professional manner and/or organized in a professional format. Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : M-F 830-5pm Job Posting : Feb 13, 2020, 10:57:39 AM

Registered Nurse II PRN - HOCU - ( 190002J8 ) Description Hematology/Oncology Care Unit (HCU): includes the inpatient and the outpatient Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplant patients. The 32-bed inpatient unit admits children of all ages with hematological and/or oncology, and blood and marrow transplant inpatient clinical needs. They work closely with the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic and Infusion clinic to meet patient’s needs. Significant populations include: · Newly diagnosed oncology diseases (leukemia/lymphoma, solid tumors, neuro oncology) · Chemotherapy · Sickle cell disease · Pain crisis in hemoglobinopathy · Fever/neutropenia · Bacteremia · Anemia/blood disorders · Acute chest syndrome/pneumonia · Thrombocytopenia · Blood and marrow and hematopoectic stem cell transplantation All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN Specific Requirements and Preferences Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 2 year Specific Requirements and Preferences RN experience (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. Req Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership 1. Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach. 2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care. 3. Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs. 4. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command. 5. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes. 6. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. 7. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. 8. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment 1. Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. 2. Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. 3. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. 4. Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well. 5. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. 6. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice 1. Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. 2. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. 3. Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. 4. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. 5. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. 6. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time. 7. Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements 1. Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions. 2. Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs. 3. Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization 2. Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences 3. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity 4. Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : O - PRN Shift : Variable Work Schedule : 4 shifts per month; 1 weekend shift Job Posting : Oct 25, 2019, 12:10:37 PM

RN Shift Coordinator Day/Night rotation - 4 Main Medical - ( 190002M3 ) Description TOP 6 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN THE NATION. U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-20 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. Children’s National is a Magnet® designated hospital and the leading provider of pediatric care in the Washington, DC, area. Our team of 6,000+ employees provides world-class care in a warm and caring environment designed with kids in mind. We’re more than just a hospital; we’re a health system for kids. We have a great opening and would love to see your application! We are looking for Experienced Charge Nurses! The 4 Main Medical Unit is a fast pace 22 bed unit that provides patient-family-centered care to acute and chronically ill infants, children and adolescents. These children have a wide variety of medical diagnosis to include RSV, Bronchiolitis, Asthma, Pneumonia, Croup, Kawasaki, Hyperbilirubinemia, s/p T& A, Lymphadenitis, Cellulitis and Gastroenteritis. The average length of stay is 12 to 72 hours. Therefore, a multidisciplinary collaboration among the medical teams and nursing staff is vital to delivering safe care. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. The Shift Coordinator, on a shift to shift basis, directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient care delivery team. In collaboration with unit leadership, participates in planning, managing and evaluating unit based clinical care and ensuring that continuity of care is maintained. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Minimum Work Experience 2 years 1 year Specific Requirements and Preferences Nursing experience. (Required) Demonstrated experience/expertise in the charge nurse role. (Required) Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The Shift Coordinator, will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research 1. Participate/support Shared Leadership. 2. Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey. 3. Ensure that nursing is based on evidence of best practice. 4. Accountable for supporting/participating in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process. 5. Participate in community activities. Participates in Assessment, Planning, and Implementation of Nursing Process 1. Continuously perform patient/family assessments as necessary to ensure needs are met. 2. Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels using manager or clinical coordinator for complex issues. 3. Function as a resource in planning patient discharge and all clinical issues. 4. Utilize multidisciplinary approach to meeting patient care needs. Demonstrates Ability to Communicate Effectively 1. Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills by adopting techniques for specific situations. 2. Provide performance feedback to all staff in a constructive, timely manner. 3. Effectively manage conflict resolution. 4. Serve as consumer advocate for patient/family concerns. Educates Patient/Family 1. Facilitate learning opportunities for all staff. 2. Ensure that patient/family educational needs are met. Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities Demonstrates 1. Demonstrate awareness of cost containment strategies by efficiently planning staffing patterns, level and mix to meet patient care needs. 2. Ensure staff adherence to unit/hospital policies. 3. Participate in the performance appraisal process for all staff. 4. Implement change with a positive impact. 5. Display strong leadership in a team environment through example. 6. Demonstrate initiatives and leadership through involvement in projects and committee work. Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization 2. Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences 3. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity 4. Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Collaboration 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Rotating Work Schedule : D/N rotation with weekends and holidays Job Posting : Oct 30, 2019, 11:14:02 AM

RN Clinical Instructor - Ambulatory - ( 1900026G ) Description The RN Clinical Instructor directs, oversees, and maintains responsibility for clinical orientation for nursing clinical fellows. Serves as a "hands-on" direct care giving and teaching role with patients, families and nursing clinical fellows. Directly supervises activities of nursing clinical fellows. Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., has been serving the nation’s children since 1870 and is ranked among the top six pediatric hospitals in the country. Children’s National is #1 in Neonatology for a second consecutive year and is ranked in every specialty evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, including placement in the top 10 for: Cancer (#7), Neurology and Neurosurgery (#5), Orthopaedics (#8), Pulmonology(#9), Nephrology (#6) and Diabetes and Endocrinology (#10). Children’s Hospital has been designated as a Magnet® hospital, a designation given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. Children’s National offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty outpatient centers in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, including the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Home to the Children’s Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National is one of the nation’s top NIH-funded pediatric institutions. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Directs, oversees, and maintains responsibility for clinical orientation for nursing clinical fellows. Serves as a "hands-on" direct care giving and teaching role with patients, families and nursing clinical fellows. Directly supervises activities of nursing clinical fellows. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN Minimum Work Experience 5 years Specific Requirements and Preferences Nursing experience required; experience in care of children preferred. (Required) Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research 1. Discuss with each orientee the role expectations of orientee, Clinical Instructor, Advanced Practice Specialist and Staff Development 2. Specialist related to orientation and ongoing education. 3. Review individual orientee learning needs and develop an individualized education plan for orientee; Communicate orientation outcomes to 4. all involved. 5. Use teaching methods that facilitate education using adult learning principles. 6. Participate in competency training for Unit. 7. Identify patient and family educational needs with orientees. Education 1. Discuss with each orientee the role expectations of orientee, Clinical Instructor, Advanced Practice Specialist and Staff Development 2. Specialist related to orientation and ongoing education. 3. Review individual orientee learning needs and develop an individualized education plan for orientee; Communicate orientation outcomes to all involved. 4. Use teaching methods that facilitate education using adult learning principles. 5. Participate in competency training for Unit. 6. Identify patient and family educational needs with orientees. Clinical Instruction 1. Provide direct patient care in area of specialty independently or in the role of a preceptor. 2. Identify weekly clinical experience goals with each orientee in conjunction with Manager, Coordinator, Advanced Practice Specialist, and/or Staff Development Specialist; plan appropriate assignments and learning experiences according to didactic sequence and needs of each orientee. 3. Plan patient care assignments - select experiences a day ahead and be flexible with changes; communicate w/ manager and charge nurse. 4. Use individual & dual assignments. Individual – assign orientee to one or more clients–the orientee may be responsible for only certain aspects of care or total care. Dual –the orientee work along w/a staff member or CI to care for one or more clients; define role expectations of the orientee & specific objectives for the assignment (a very directed experience); dual assignments may also be two orientees assigned to one patient (important for clear communication re: aspects of care each will do). 5. Develop follow-up activities with orientee after patient care experience. 6. Arrange for “other” clinical experience - i.e. clinics, ORs, cath lab, etc., as appropriate for fellows and direct these experiences. Patient Care Instruction 1. Participate in planning patient and family education, in collaboration with orientee and nursing staff; select teaching/learning methods appropriate to content and families learning preference. 2. Participate in planning patient and family discharge needs, in collaboration with orientee, case manager, nursing staff, and physicians. 3. Allow orientee to prepare for the patient care assignment by reviewing the patient's diagnosis, status of the patient, current management plan (meds and nursing care). Prior to patient care the orientee should be able to describe pathophysiology and explain nursing care; develop med cards; describe med action, desired effect, dosage range, side effects; major nursing implications and explain related diagnostic tests (if any had been done). 4. Help orientee organize their patient care priorities; role play possible scenarios and provide support to the orientee by asking questions to encourage critical thinking. 5. Post Clinical Conference – Facilitate patient care discussions at a post conference; have orientee record experiences related to the case history of the patient in their clinical log, care given, personal response to clinical encounters, and questions for follow-up; document achievement of competencies of each orientee. 6. Participate in teaching content in the didactic and lab setting; facilitate socialization of the orientee to the work place; serve as a role model to the orientee in terms of patient care provider, teacher, and leader. 7. Participate in providing direct patient care through: assignment with orientee; teaching patients and families utilizing selected teaching/learning methods; implement discharge activities as appropriate to patients and families; what must be done on schedule; what must be done sometime during the shift. Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : Mon-Fri; day Job Posting : Oct 30, 2019, 11:22:29 AM

Registered Nurse II - (Experienced CICU RNs only) - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit - ( 190002BI ) Description 3M-Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU): The CICU is a 26-bed unit. This unit provides for comprehensive cardiac care to pediatric patients and their families. The CICU Patient Care Management Team coordinates interdisciplinary patient assessment and patient care and provided by cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and pediatric intensivists and nursing in conjunction with multiple specialty services within the Medical Center. Patients are admitted to the CICU from the ED, Cardiac Clinic, the Operating Room, and transfers from in-house units as well as transports from other institutions via the Pediatric Transport team. The CICU also provides for extracorporeal life support (ECMO) and rapid deployment ECMO. Twenty to twenty-five percent of the intensive care patients are cardiovascular surgery or cardiac patients. Children requiring repair of congenital heart defects from the simple to the complex, including heart transplants receive care in the CICU. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN preferred Minimum Work Experience 1 year Specific Requirements and Preferences RN experience (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership 1. Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach. 2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care. 3. Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs. 4. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command. 5. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes. 6. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. 7. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. 8. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment 1. Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. 2. Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. 3. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. 4. Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well. 5. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. 6. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice 1. Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. 2. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. 3. Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. 4. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. 5. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. 6. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time. 7. Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements 1. Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions. 2. Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs. 3. Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization 2. Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences 3. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity 4. Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Rotating Work Schedule : D/N EOW 36 hr Job Posting : Oct 30, 2019, 1:46:42 PM

PRN / ECMO Specialist - RN - ( 190001F6 ) Description Children’s National Health System, based in Washington, DC, has been serving the nation’s children since 1870. Children’s National is ranked in the top 20 in every specialty evaluated by U.S. News & World Report; one of only four children’s hospitals in the nation to earn this distinction. Designated a Leapfrog Group Top Hospital and a two-time recipient of Magnet® status, this pediatric academic health system offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty outpatient centers. Home to the Children’s Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National is one of the nation’s top NIH-funded pediatric institutions. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels. Children's National is the leading provider of pediatric care in the Washington, DC, area. Our team of 6,000+ employees provides world-class care in a warm and caring environment designed with kids in mind. Children’s National is a Magnet® designated hospital and is consistently ranked among the best pediatric hospitals in America by U.S.News and World Report. We’re more than just a hospital; we’re a health system for kids. From our main hospital to our outpatient centers and primary care facilities, we are dedicated to serving children’s health needs in any illness or injury. Our COE Hospital-Based Specialties Division seeks RN candidates with at least 2 years of nursing experience. PEDS experience helpful. An ECMO Specialist is a Registered Nurse who will function as an identified resource to staff in a service area to provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. The RN will incorporate all members of the healthcare team to plan and deliver patient care. Will provide patient assessments and recommendations for continuity of care and will successfully deal with the most complex clinical problems as they relate to ECMO. Will demonstrate expanded knowledge base through participation in program projects and activities. May be transferred into regular staffing as required, for urgent/emergent situations. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree preffered Specific Requirements and Preferences Graduate from an approved school of nursing. BSN preferred. Must be licensed to practice in the District of Columbia. Minimum Work Experience 2 Year(s) Specific Requirements and Preferences At least 2 years of related clinical experience in a comparable setting. Must be trained to provide ECMO. At least 1 year pediatric/neonatal experience preferred. Required Skills/Knowledge Successful completion of hospital orientation at CNMC. Prior ECMO experience required. Successful completion of CNMC ECMO course required within 6 months of hire. Ability to organize, establish priorities and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be decisive and able to perform under tense, emotional and stressful situations. Must have ability to perform solve clinical situations to include patient conditions and needs. Must demonstrate compassion and a custom service orientation when dealing with families, patients and co-workers. Must have ability to perform mathematical calculations. Basic computer skills a must. Other computer skills to include entry level Excel and data base management preferred. Must maintain clinical skills and maintain required continuing education credits for license. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research Participate in Shared Leadership. Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey. Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice. Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level). Participate in community activities. Assessment and Planning Gather physical and psychosocial data on patient/family and anticipate problems with changes in patient status. Review patient findings with ECMO physician. Contribute to the development of an individualized plan of care with patient and family. Review daily parameters with the ECMO physician; review recent lab values. Notify ECMO physician of abnormal laboratory values and/or change in clinical status of the patient. Able to access ECMO circuit function and troubleshoot as necessary. Plan of Care Assist in ECMO cannulation and decannulation. Able to provide priming and initiation of ECMO circuitry; maintain ECMO circuit, monitor patient's clinical status to include ACT levels, blood gases and metabolic status while maintaining clinical parameters; maintain pump and arterial blood gases, ACT and platelet parameters within daily parameter setting. Able to assist to integrate other extracorporeal support systems as needed. Facilitate ECMO equipment review and inventory process as defined by ECMO Leadership team; assist with data collection for ELSO database. Support clinical research activities by following established protocols, collect data and assist part-time specialists to do the same. Provide regular in-service and update to part-time specialists and critical care staff. Evaluate Plan of Care Identify and document the patient and family’s physical and emotional responses to care delivered. Accountable to establish, implement, communicate and evaluate the interdisciplinary plan of care with outcomes. Participate in annual review of ECMO policy and procedure manual. Assist ECMO program manager toplan, teach and implement regular competency review per ECMO policy. Take initiative to act as resource to others in the teaching/learning process. Leadership Role model proficiency in ECMO skills, completeness of documentation, and organizational and prioritization skills necessary to complete assignments within acceptable time frames. Support department management decisions and promote a positive work environment. Strive to continuously improve operations through quality improvement and work to sustain results. Ensure accuracy of data, work and information. Participate in performance improvement data collection, analysis, implementation and ongoing evaluation. Take an active role in the orientation of new staff and assist unit preceptors in orientation of new staff. Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences Demonstrate personal and professional integrity Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 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 Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : COE Hospital-Based Specliaties Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : O - PRN Shift : Day Work Schedule : 7a-7p Job Posting : Oct 31, 2019, 12:54:27 PM

Critical Care Transport Nurse (Ground & Flight) - ( 1900020D ) Description The Transport Team Nurse will provide safe and effective inter-hospital transport of a wide variety of pediatric patients. Will be responsible for the initial assessment, stabilization, and provision of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions while on transport. Transports usually take place using a ground ambulance, but may also occur using rotary-wing (helicopter) or fixed-wing air transport. Supports Patient Care Services and the Emergency Medicine and Trauma Center (EMTC) by establishing and maintaining constructive departmental and inter-organizational relationships. Ensure optimal use of joint resources through collaboration with the Neonatal Transport Team. Children’s National Health System is the only hospital in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area with a rapid air and ground transport system dedicated exclusively for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. Our highly specialized pediatric and neonatal transport team transports more than 5,000 neonates and children each year. The Division of Transport Medicine is ready to dispatch its resources to referring facilities at a moment’s notice by either ground (ambulance) or air (helicopter). When it comes to Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Trauma Services, getting support where and when you need it is everything. When your child needs urgent care at Children’s National, we are ready to dispatch our pediatric and neonatal ground teams at a moment’s notice. As the region’s primary transport medicine specialists, we provide critical treatment as soon as possible, even on the go. Our physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and emergency medical technicians (EMT) are specially trained in transport medicine for kids. Plus, all of the transport teams work with pediatric-sized equipment. This customization minimizes the risk to patients in transit to Children’s National. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN Specific Requirements and Preferences School of Nursing (Required) Minimum Work Experience 3 years in Pediatric Transport or high acuity Pediatric ED or ICU Specific Requirements and Preferences Related and progressive nursing experience (Required) Pediatric critical care or pediatric emergency care experience. (Required) A wide variety of clinical experiences (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Clinical expertise, problem-solving, and independent decision making skills. Ability to perform accurate medication dosing calculations under time sensitive situations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Maintain skills and proficiency with the use of information technology. Maintain excellent physical and mental health with no limitations. Must be able to withstand the physical and emotional stresses of transport, including but not limited to altitude change, temperature extreme, vibration, noise, and confined spaces. Demonstrates competence in required procedures in accordance with established practice guidelines. Demonstrates advanced leadership and management skills. Demonstrates cost containment by identifying practices that affect Service Area’s cost effectiveness. Functional Accountabilities Patient Assessment 1. Anticipates patient needs and secures proper equipment and personnel for transport. 2. Assess stable and critically ill neonates/children thoroughly on arrival at referring hospital and throughout transport. 3. Anticipates clinical problems associated with patients individual diagnosis, makes appropriate preparations to deal with anticipated or potential problems during transport. 4. Assess parent/child’s learning needs at the time of transport and communicate these to admitting nurse. Patient Plan of Care 1. Formulate care plan for transport; continuously reassess patient and make appropriate changes to plan based on patient response; 2. Ensure the safe transport of critically ill & convalescing infants between CNMC, community hospital or to an alternate site. 3. Provide for the safe transport of patients and team members by adhering to established transport procedures including regular air transport training and certification. 4. Communicates with referring hospital and CNMC staff to ensure smooth transition of care and appropriate family involvement. 5. Report care giver’s response to transport to receiving staff. 6. Document appropriately according to hospital standards. Evaluation of Plan of Care 1. Determine the effectiveness of all interventions and make revisions as necessary . 2. Individualize problems on care plan, adapting nursing interventions to obtain optimum patient outcome. 3. Review the process of back transfer planning for all patients and make appropriate arrangements for transfers. Patient Triage 1. As assigned performs call intake and documents clinical information. 2. Contacts admitting physician or subspecialists as needed to determine plan of care and disposition per call intake algorithm or Medical Command Officer (MCO) request. 3. Consults with MCO to confirm priority, team configuration and mode of transport. 4. Communicates and documents the treatment and transports recommendation to the referring hospital. 5. Coordinates call dispatch with the MCO and Communication Center. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization 2. Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences 3. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity 4. Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior 2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals 3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment 2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change 3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes 4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently 2. Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance 2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation 3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation 4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication 5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers 6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : Sheikh Zayed Campus 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : COE Hospital-Based Specliaties Regular / Temporary : R (Regular) Position Status : FT - Full-Time Shift : Variable Work Schedule : Variable Job Posting : Sep 23, 2019, 10:41:42 AM