Registered Nurse Medical Surgical PRN (RN, Per Diem, Georgetown)

\r General Summary of Position

About\rMedstar Georgetown University Hospital's Medical/Surgical Units

MedStar\rGeorgetown University Hospital's Medical/Surgical units are dedicated to\rproviding excellent, compassionate care to patients with complex multisystem\rdiagnoses. The unique care provided on these units provides a safe and\rnurturing environment for our patients with a welcoming and collaborative\rspirit for all associates. MedStar Georgetown offers a wide variety of\rUnit-Based PRN opportunities in our Medical/Surgical departments, with two\rdifferent options for flexible scheduling and competitive rates.

Flexible scheduling! Minimum of 6 shifts, including 4 night or weekend shifts, in a 6 week schedule

General Summary of Position:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing competent professional nursing care using the nursing process. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

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Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing preferred
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Experience
• 2 years Recent acute care experience in the relevant patient care area required
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Licenses and Certifications
• Current D.C. license as a Registered Professional Nurse required
• Certification in Basic Life Support required
• Certification in specialty or related specialty preferred


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to perform the nursing technologies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work under stress.


\r \r Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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• PRACTICE and QUALITY. Provide relationship-based care that promotes continuous, consistent, efficient, and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process. Demonstrates professional practice utilizing the framework of the professional practice model and is grounded in a culture of safety and quality.
• COMMUNICATION and COLLABORATION. Communicates and collaborates with interprofessional groups to ensure coordination, continuity, and safe care.
• Communicates verbal information and documents are written and electronic information that reflects the planned and delivered care for patients.
• LEADERSHIP. Supports and contributes to the unit, department, and organizational goals inclusive of the mission, vision, and values. Demonstrates advocacy and support on behalf of interprofessional teams and patients. Delegates and supervises nursing staff in providing patient care and assumes leadership roles, e.g., charge nurse role._Participates in the development and implementation of quality activities.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Serves as a preceptor or mentor. Participates in professional development activities. Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery.
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  \r \rThis position has a hiring range of $38.00 -\r$62.00 \r