ICU Clinical Nurse (Medical ICU)

Company: Medstar Research Institute
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

About MedStar Georgetown#s Medical ICU If you are seeking the excitement and challenge of critical care environment, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital#s Medical Intensive Care Unit is the place for you! The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) boasts a dynamic, interdisciplinary team that provides holistic and compassionate care to MedStar Georgetown#s most complex critically ill medical patients. MICU nurses are clinical experts in the management of complicated medical problems and utilize many advanced therapies, such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), post cardiac arrest hypothermia protocol and hemodynamic emergencies. # The MICU is the home of MedStar Georgetown#s rapid response nurse, known as the #Resource Nurse,# who provides critical assessment of decompensating patients throughout the hospital.# Additionally, the MICU team functions as the CODE BLUE responders, managing emergent patient events with expertise and compassion.# As patient and family advocates, MICU nurses are devoted to ethical nursing practice. MICU Nurses provide support and education for patients and family members throughout the entire life spectrum, with a particular focus in end of life treatment.# The nursing leadership team promotes an environment that is supportive of nursing autonomy, and actively supports the personal and professional development of its nurses. Many of the nurses belong to their professional organizations and nearly half have obtained certification in their clinical specialty area. In addition, the MICU has been recognized three times by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) with the Beacon Award for Nursing Excellence.# In the MICU, it is not just about work; it is about supportive relationships, unparallel teamwork and a commitment to quality care that continues to set the standard for excellence at MedStar Georgetown.# 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 preferred. Two years of ICU experience 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. # # 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. Along with Magnet# nurses, internationally recognized physicians, advanced research and cutting-edge technologies, our healthcare professionals have a reputation for medical excellence and leadership. As the first hospital in Washington, D.C. to achieve Magnet# Recognition, we have demonstrated our excellence in nursing care, innovative professional nursing practice, and nursing satisfaction.# # Founded in the Jesuit principle of cura personalis#caring for the whole person#we are committed to offering a variety of innovative diagnostic and treatment options within a trusting and compassionate environment. Our mission is what sets us apart - and makes MedStar Georgetown a special place to work.#

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