Unit Highlights
MedStar Georgetown's Perinatal Department consists of a Labor &
Delivery/Inpatient Antepartum Suite along with a Mother-Baby Couplet Postpartum
Unit. Perinatal nurses assess the mother and neonate in a family-centered,
holistic environment that supports the new family during this time of changing
needs. MedStar Georgetown is a designated Baby Friendly Hospital® and regional
referral center for high-risk mothers and infants, and enjoys a supportive and
cooperative relationship with our outstanding Level IV NICU to provide
excellent continuity of care for these families. Perinatal nurses collaborate
with parenting services, antepartum/postpartum patient educators and lactation
specialists to provide comprehensive patient and family education. Our diverse
patient population includes both medically complex and uncomplicated patients.
Perinatal nurses enjoy participating in collaborative governance at the unit
and hospital level and are encouraged to attend a wide variety of educational
opportunities, including AWHONN regional and national conferences.
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.
Schedule
Full-Time (36 hours per week)
Rotating Shifts (50% night shift requirement) or Straight Night Shifts (after completion of clinical orientation)
50% Weekend Requirement
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.
- Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations. Baby-Friendly® Designation. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is honored to be one
of an elite group of less than 100 Magnet® recognized hospitals who have
received Magnet® designation five consecutive times by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Qualifications
- ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred.
- At least one year of Labor & Delivery Clinical Nursing (RN) Experience required.
- Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.
- C-EFM
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
required within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to
specialty nurses will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM
certification.