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Company: MedStar Health
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Not specified
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About the Job

General Summary of Position
Independently assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with the physician and other members of the healthcare team. MedStar Ambulatory Services is committed to providing world-class compassionate care to every patientevery time at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  • Adheres to surgical schedule and case turnover consistent with standards. Is ready for first case of the day consistent with OR scheduling policies. Maintains communication with control desk anticipating delays or completion of case.
  • Anticipates needs of surgical team by correctly assembling needed supplies for each procedure according to physician preference card. Verifies that all equipment is functioning at the beginning of and during the case recognizing own problem-solving limitations and seeks assistance as needed. Maintains a sterile field throughout the case by practicing aseptic techniques in accordance with standards of care and infection control guidelines; or anticipates needs of the perioperative patient in the PACU setting.
  • Communicates patient's clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format. Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patient's medical record. Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care.
  • Completes timely initial and ongoing patient assessments considering the physiological psychosocial spiritual cultural and developmental needs of patients and families. Serves as a resource in planning care for complex patients.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Seeks opportunities to participate in developing revising standards of practice to meet changing patient population requirements.
  • Coordinates care of assigned patient(s) preoperatively intraoperatively and/or postoperatively. Consistently demonstrates effective leadership behavior. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Facilitates collaboration among other health team members fostering effective communication with other disciplines.
  • Delivers nursing care to patients considering the current status of the patient and the plan of care and incorporating the principles of patient centered care.
  • Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals and revises plan of care as appropriate.
  • In collaboration with the patient family and other members of the health care team systematically develops revises and coordinates the patient's plan of care. Formulates nursing diagnosis as necessary. Assists others in developing revising and coordinating patient's plan of care.
  • In coordinating the delivery of patient care delegates activities to unlicensed staff in accordance with MedStar/facility policies principles of Patient-Centered Care and the Maryland Nurse Practice Act. Supervises the performance of the delegated nursing task by the unlicensed staff. Assists staff in delegation/time management skills. Identifies ways to facilitate working relationships among all levels of staff.
  • Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Takes the lead in facilitating timely discharge.
  • Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families. Provides basic patient comfort measures. When necessary provides environmental support to expedite timely patient admission or transfer. Ensures a safe supportive environment for staff and medical staff. Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve the environment of care.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • Bachelor's degree an accredited School of Nursing. required
    Experience
    • 1-2 years 2 years rn experience or 1 year RN experience plus 5 years LPN experience. required
    Licenses and Certifications
    • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Valid RN license in the District of Columbia Maryland or Virginia or any combination as required based on work location(s). Upon Hire required and
    • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification for Pre-Op or PACU required and
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Demonstrated ability to precept.
    • Demonstrated high level of clinical competence.
    • Effective interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.
    • Basic math skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.
    • Previous experience with the use of specialized medical equipment.

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.


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