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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
The Nurse Coordinator Bloodless Medicine is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the Bloodless Medicine program. Develops and manages the operational the operational budget and patient outcome performance; collaborates with specialty departments and patient care units regarding all aspects of non-blood management; serves as a liaison between MedStar Washington Hospital Center and other facilities, physicians, and families; and manages all personnel related aspects of the department to include the blood conservation staff.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Clinical Practice: Acts as liaison between patients, physicians, family and staff.
  • Clinical Practice: Discusses and documents clinical alternatives acceptable to patients.
  • Clinical Practice: Finds and makes appointments with cooperating physicias.
  • Clinical Practice: Monitors patients on an ongoing basis.
  • Clinical Practice: Collects data related to the Bloodless Medicine program using an approved data collection tool.
  • Communication: Communicates clearly, accurately, and effectively to peers, physicians, visitors, and other departments to facilitate patient care.
  • Communication: Clarifies forms, financial arrangements, and hospital polices to patients and family.
  • Communication: Acts as information resource for the medical staff.
  • Leadership: Supports unit and organization's goals for the fulfillment of the program.
  • Leadership: Delegates and supervises other nursing staff in rendering patient care in accordance with DC Scope of Practice, hospital polices and procedures, and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) standards.
  • Education and Research: Participates in educational programs to ensure the appropriate implementation of the program.
  • Education and Research: Collaborates with nursing units to mentor and educate staff and promote successful implementation of the program.
  • Education and Research: Incorporates research and provides ongoing revision to the program as needed.

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
    • Master's degree preferred

    Experience

    • 3-4 years of critical care nursing experience required

    Licenses and Certifications

    • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia 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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