Per Diem Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse PRN (Georgetown) Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req24285)

Description

General Summary of Position

About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - 3 Main

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a 36-bed unit providing expert nursing care for infants with a number of critical diagnoses. It is one of two Level IV NICUs in Washington, D.C., which is the highest level designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Some of the most commonly seen are:

·        Neonatal Encephalopathy

·        Extreme Prematurity

·        Respiratory Distress Syndrome

·        Surgical needs

·        Sepsis/Septic Shock

·        Neurological Disorders

·        Gastrointestinal Disorders

·        Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension

·        Genetic and/or Metabolic Disorders

The NICU at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is the only NICU in the Washington, D.C. region where a Clinical Nurse can participate in high-risk deliveries, be trained as an ECMO tech and participate in both flight and ground transports. Our NICU is the major referral center for all MedStar-affiliated facilities, as well as a number of community hospitals in the tri-state area. The NICU offers the following innovative treatments and technologies:

·        ECMO: ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

·        Total Body Therapeutic Hypothermia

·        Bedside Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation

·        Inhaled Nitric Oxide

·        High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation

·        High Frequency Jet Ventilation

The NICU Nursing Staff is incredibly engaged, with a remarkable number of nurses participating in Shared Governance and the Clinical Advancement Program. The following committees/councils are Clinical Nurse-led and driven:

·        Parent Advisory Support Group

·        Practice Council

·        Scheduling Committee

·        Bereavement Committee

·        Developmental Care Committee

Schedule:

·        Flexible Per Diem / PRN Schedule

·        Six shifts in a schedule required, including at least 4 weekend or night shifts with ability to pick up more

·        Self scheduling; Six Week Schedules

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing preferred

Experience

• At least two (2) years recent acute care experience in the relevant patient care area required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• Certification in specialty or related specialty preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform the nursing technologies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work under stress.

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.