Clinical Nurse MWHC MedStar Trauma Department - Relocation Offered!

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

General Summary of Position
Unit Highlights Nurses who work in the MedStar trauma department, care for the acutely ill, medically complex patient. Most of our patients arrive to MedStar via helicopter or ambulance following a traumatic event requiring immediate life-sustaining measures. The typical population includes patients who have been in a significant motor vehicle accident, gunshot wound, severe burn victim or life-threatening accident. We quicky and efficiently assess and stabilize the patient who arrives through our doors, typically by way of helicopter or ambulance.

MedStar is the pinnacle of clinical acuity at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. It is the place where critical care RN's go to become expert trauma nurses. Here you will be exposed to a variety of specialized procedural nursing skills. The MedStar Clinical Nurse is highly organized, thrives under pressure and has significant clinical knowledge and assessment skills. Our nurses are capable of working safely and efficiently in a high stress, multifaceted environment. We are always motivated and committed to professional excellence.

We strive to provide safe, quality care by maintaining a patient-centered approach. Our patients, benefit from a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team approach, including Trauma and Anesthesia Physicians and Respiratory Therapy. MedStar trauma bays consist of (7) beds, equipped with the use of the latest technology and equipment.

Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development! 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. Qualifications
  • ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
  • Two years of Critical Care RN experience preferred.
  • Active DC RN License and BLS/ ACLS required. Why MedStar Health?
    At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
    • Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
    • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
    • Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
    • More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations. 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 team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider 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 Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people. MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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