General Summary of Position
Unit Highlights
Join the inpatient pediatric transplant nursing team at MedStar
Georgetown University Hospital! Together, let’s transform the lives of children
and their families through the gift of transplant!
Our state-of-the-art Pediatric Transplant Unit serves patients receiving care
for life-saving organ transplants, including liver, small bowel and multi-organ
transplants (liver, stomach, small bowel, kidney, pancreas and colon). As one of only seven centers that perform
pediatric small bowel and multi-visceral organ transplants, the Transplant
Center for Children is the nation's third largest transplant program. In fact,
we perform five times as many transplants as the average transplant
program. Our Pediatric Transplant Team
provides complex medical and surgical care for patients regionally, nationally
and internationally. Our team is notable for its high success rates, history of
innovation, cohesive teamwork and family-friendly approach to the transplant
process. The nurses on this unit work in collaboration with physicians,
registered dieticians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social workers,
physical/occupational/speech therapists, clinical technicians and child-life
specialists to deliver high-quality care, transplant-focused care.
*Various scheduling options available*
Key Responsibilities
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.
What We Offer
- Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
- Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
- Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy,
as well as a nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program.
- Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.Magnet® Recognition, a
prestigious status granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for
demonstrating excellence in nursing care, innovative professional nursing
practice, and nursing satisfaction. We are proud to be part of an elite
community of only 1% of hospitals to have received this designation five or
more times.
Qualifications
- ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
- Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
- Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.
This position has a hiring range of $38.00 - $63.30