Children's National Medical Center
RN Shift Coordinator Surgical Care Unit
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
BEACON Gold Designated Surgical Care Unit is a 31-bed surgical/trauma unit, with cardio/respiratory monitoring capability for each bed. The unit specializes in the delivery of family centered nursing care for patients with surgical conditions, including any orthopedic conditions from infancy through adolescence. Significant subgroups of patients include but are not limited to:
Burns
Trauma
Pediatric General Surgery
ENT
Reconstructive Surgery
Urology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic trauma
Spina Bifida
Spinal fusion
Bariatric Surgery
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with 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.
Shift Coordinator Responsibilities 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 Shift Coordinator participates in planning, managing and evaluating unit-based clinical care and ensuring that continuity of care is maintained.
Functional Accountabilities
Participate/support Shared Leadership.
Contribute to CNMC's Magnet Journey.
Ensure that 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.
Communication
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
Facilitate learning opportunities for all staff.
Ensure that patient/family educational needs are met.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behaviour 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 in order to self‑check behaviour and performance.
Organisational Accountabilities
Demonstrate awareness of cost containment strategies by efficiently planning staffing patterns, levels 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.
Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organisation.
Committed to diversity and recognises the value of cultural and 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 and Collaboration
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviour.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement and 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 judgement.
Cost Management and Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
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 Skills and Knowledge The Shift Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.
Required Licences and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia.
Additional Details
Primary Location: District of Columbia – Washington
Employment Type: Full Time (FT), rotational shift, 36 hours per week
Job posted: Apr 8, 2025
Full‑Time Salary Range: $75,545.60 – $125,923.20
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Burns
Trauma
Pediatric General Surgery
ENT
Reconstructive Surgery
Urology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic trauma
Spina Bifida
Spinal fusion
Bariatric Surgery
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with 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.
Shift Coordinator Responsibilities 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 Shift Coordinator participates in planning, managing and evaluating unit-based clinical care and ensuring that continuity of care is maintained.
Functional Accountabilities
Participate/support Shared Leadership.
Contribute to CNMC's Magnet Journey.
Ensure that 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.
Communication
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
Facilitate learning opportunities for all staff.
Ensure that patient/family educational needs are met.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behaviour 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 in order to self‑check behaviour and performance.
Organisational Accountabilities
Demonstrate awareness of cost containment strategies by efficiently planning staffing patterns, levels 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.
Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organisation.
Committed to diversity and recognises the value of cultural and 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 and Collaboration
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviour.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement and 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 judgement.
Cost Management and Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
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 Skills and Knowledge The Shift Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.
Required Licences and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia.
Additional Details
Primary Location: District of Columbia – Washington
Employment Type: Full Time (FT), rotational shift, 36 hours per week
Job posted: Apr 8, 2025
Full‑Time Salary Range: $75,545.60 – $125,923.20
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