Registered Nurse (RN) Mother/Baby Unit

Unit Highlights
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MedStar Georgetown's Perinatal Department consists of a Labor\r& Delivery/Inpatient Antepartum Suite along with a Mother-Baby Couplet\rPostpartum Unit. Perinatal nurses assess the mother and neonate in a\rfamily-centered, holistic environment that supports the new family during this\rtime of changing needs. MedStar Georgetown is a designated Baby Friendly\rHospital and regional referral center for high-risk mothers and infants, and\renjoys a supportive and cooperative relationship with our outstanding Level IV\rNICU to provide excellent continuity of care for these families. Perinatal\rnurses collaborate with parenting services, antepartum/postpartum patient\reducators and lactation specialists to provide comprehensive patient and family\reducation. Our diverse patient population includes both medically complex and\runcomplicated patients. Perinatal nurses enjoy participating in collaborative\rgovernance at the unit and hospital level and are encouraged to attend a wide\rvariety of educational opportunities, including AWHONN regional and national\rconferences.

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has been named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in 2022 by Newsweek magazine and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. MedStar Georgetown is among an elite group of hospitals from across the country and the only hospital in the District of Columbia to meet this standard of excellence and earn this recognition. This is the third time in recent years that MedStar Georgetown has been recognized with this distinction.
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Key Responsibilities
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As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.
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What We Offer
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• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
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• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
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• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy,\ras well as a nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program.
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• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations. Designated as a \"Baby-Friendly\" Hospital by Baby Friendly USA. Named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in 2022 by Newsweek magazine and Statista Inc. Magnet ® Recognition, a\rprestigious status granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for\rdemonstrating excellence in nursing care, innovative professional nursing\rpractice, and nursing satisfaction. We are proud to be part of an elite\rcommunity of only 1% of hospitals to have received this designation five or\rmore times.
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Qualifications
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• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
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• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
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• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.
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