Registered Nurse Operating Room (RN) - Relocation Offered!
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
About MedStar Georgetown's Operating RoomThe MedStar Georgetown
Operating Room houses 23 suites and is staffed 24 hours, 7 days per
week. We provide a wide range of surgical services, including
Transplant, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Plastic
Surgery, General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery,
Urology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Vascular Surgery, and
Ophthalmology. The orientation program is coordinated by an expert
Perioperative Clinical Educator.General Summary of Position:A nurse
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.Qualifications:
- EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited
School of Nursing; Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing
preferred.
- LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION: Current D.C. license as a
Registered Professional Nurse upon hire; certification in Basic
Life Support. Certification in specialty or related specialty
preferred.
- EXPERIENCE: To meet unit criteria, at least two (2) years
recent acute care experience in the relevant patient care area.
Experience with Cerner (SurgiNet) Computerized Charting System is
an preferred.
- SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to perform the
nursing technologies. Effective verbal and written communication
skills. Ability to set priorities and work under stress. Primary
Duties and Responsibilities:
- PRACTICE & QUALITY
- Provides 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 & COLLABORATION
- Communicates and collaborates with inter-professional groups to
ensure coordination, continuity and safe care.
- Communicates verbal information and documents 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
inter-professional 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. About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital:MedStar
Georgetown University Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care
teaching and research hospital with 609 beds located in Northwest
Washington, D.C. Founded in the Jesuit principle of cura
personalis-caring for the whole person-MedStar Georgetown is
committed to offering a variety of innovative diagnostic and
treatment options within a trusting and compassionate
environment.MedStar Georgetown's centers of excellence include
neurosciences, transplant, cancer and gastroenterology. Along with
Magnet - nurses, internationally recognized physicians, advanced
research and cutting-edge technologies, MedStar Georgetown's
healthcare professionals have a reputation for medical excellence
and leadership.About MedStar Health MedStar Health is dedicated to
providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the
Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine
through education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates
and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings
across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300
community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association
in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to
research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical
partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is
dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but
also to the continuing education and professional development of
our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for
career advancement and personal fulfillment.
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