General Summary of Position
Unit Highlights
The Pediatric Intensive Care Team provides care for
critically ill patients with ages ranging from neonates to 21 years. The unit
is supported by the full spectrum of medical and surgical services. The PICU
specializes in the care of complex transplant patients, such as pediatric
liver, kidney, small bowel and multivisceral organ transplants. As one of
MedStar Georgetown's Centers of Excellence, the MedStar Georgetown Transplant
Institute draws pediatric patients from all around the world for our growing program,
which recently introduced pediatric living donor transplants and domino
transplants. The PICU provides the highest level of care to critically ill
medical and surgical patients including those requiring high-frequency
oscillatory ventilation, continuous veno-venous hemofiltration and inhaled
nitric oxide.
*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