Children's National Medical Center
RN Charge / RN Shift Coordinator - 7East Medical Care Unit (Nights)
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description - RN Charge / RN Shift Coordinator - 7East Medical Care Unit (Nights) (240000A4)
7 East Medical Care Unit is an exciting, innovative, dynamic, fast‑paced, 38‑bed acute care unit and the first choice for patients with diabetes, metabolic disorders, asthma and numerous other general medical disorders. 7 East is known for its teamwork and multidisciplinary approach to delivering quality patient care. We value lifelong learning, welcoming and training new team members and supporting continued learning for all staff. We continuously reflect on our practices, staff development and patient outcomes to ensure consistently high‑quality, safe patient care. The 7 East team is known for its amazing teamwork and supportive work environment.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well‑being of the community at large. The Shift Coordinator, on a shift‑to‑shift basis, directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient‑care delivery team. In collaboration with unit leadership, the coordinator participates in planning, managing and evaluating unit‑based clinical care and ensures continuity of care is maintained.
Qualifications Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years Nursing experience (Required)
1 year recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting (Required)
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia
Required Skills/Knowledge
The Shift Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.
Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research
Participate / support Shared Leadership.
Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.
Ensure nursing is based on evidence of best practice.
Accountable for supporting / participating in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process.
Participate in community activities.
Assessment, Planning, and Implementation of Nursing Process
Continuously perform patient/family assessments as necessary to ensure needs are met.
Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels using manager or clinical coordinator for complex issues.
Function as a resource in planning patient discharge and all clinical issues.
Utilize multidisciplinary approach to meeting patient care needs.
Communicate Effectively
Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills by adopting techniques for specific situations.
Provide performance feedback to all staff in a constructive, timely manner.
Effectively manage conflict resolution.
Serve as consumer advocate for patient/family concerns.
Education Patient/Family
Facilitate learning opportunities for all staff.
Ensure patient/family educational needs are met.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Organizational Accountabilities – Demonstrates
Demonstrate awareness of cost containment strategies by efficiently planning staffing patterns, level and mix to meet patient care needs.
Ensure staff adherence to unit/hospital policies.
Participate in the performance appraisal process for all staff.
Implement change with a positive impact.
Display strong leadership in a team environment through example.
Demonstrate initiatives and leadership through involvement in projects and committee work.
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization.
Committed to diversity and recognizes the value of cultural/ethnic differences.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Collaboration
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem Solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Primary Location District of Columbia – Washington
Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job Type Full‑Time, Shift: Night, Work Schedule: mainly nights – 12 hour shifts
Job Posting Feb 12, 2024 1:04:07 PM
Salary Range 75,545.60 – 125,923.20
Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children’s National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff. Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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7 East Medical Care Unit is an exciting, innovative, dynamic, fast‑paced, 38‑bed acute care unit and the first choice for patients with diabetes, metabolic disorders, asthma and numerous other general medical disorders. 7 East is known for its teamwork and multidisciplinary approach to delivering quality patient care. We value lifelong learning, welcoming and training new team members and supporting continued learning for all staff. We continuously reflect on our practices, staff development and patient outcomes to ensure consistently high‑quality, safe patient care. The 7 East team is known for its amazing teamwork and supportive work environment.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well‑being of the community at large. The Shift Coordinator, on a shift‑to‑shift basis, directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient‑care delivery team. In collaboration with unit leadership, the coordinator participates in planning, managing and evaluating unit‑based clinical care and ensures continuity of care is maintained.
Qualifications Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years Nursing experience (Required)
1 year recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting (Required)
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia
Required Skills/Knowledge
The Shift Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.
Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research
Participate / support Shared Leadership.
Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.
Ensure nursing is based on evidence of best practice.
Accountable for supporting / participating in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process.
Participate in community activities.
Assessment, Planning, and Implementation of Nursing Process
Continuously perform patient/family assessments as necessary to ensure needs are met.
Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels using manager or clinical coordinator for complex issues.
Function as a resource in planning patient discharge and all clinical issues.
Utilize multidisciplinary approach to meeting patient care needs.
Communicate Effectively
Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills by adopting techniques for specific situations.
Provide performance feedback to all staff in a constructive, timely manner.
Effectively manage conflict resolution.
Serve as consumer advocate for patient/family concerns.
Education Patient/Family
Facilitate learning opportunities for all staff.
Ensure patient/family educational needs are met.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Organizational Accountabilities – Demonstrates
Demonstrate awareness of cost containment strategies by efficiently planning staffing patterns, level and mix to meet patient care needs.
Ensure staff adherence to unit/hospital policies.
Participate in the performance appraisal process for all staff.
Implement change with a positive impact.
Display strong leadership in a team environment through example.
Demonstrate initiatives and leadership through involvement in projects and committee work.
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization.
Committed to diversity and recognizes the value of cultural/ethnic differences.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Collaboration
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem Solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Primary Location District of Columbia – Washington
Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job Type Full‑Time, Shift: Night, Work Schedule: mainly nights – 12 hour shifts
Job Posting Feb 12, 2024 1:04:07 PM
Salary Range 75,545.60 – 125,923.20
Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children’s National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff. Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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