Children's National Medical Center
Registered Nurse II Surgical Care Unit - Sign on $15,000
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Title
Registered Nurse II – Surgical Care Unit (Sign on $15,000)
Location District of Columbia – Washington (CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010)
Job Description The Surgical Care Unit is a 31‑bed surgical/trauma unit with cardio/respiratory monitoring at each bed. It specializes in family‑centered nursing care for patients with surgical conditions ranging from infancy to adolescence. Key patient subgroups include:
Pediatric General Surgery
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic Trauma
Spinal Fusion
Bariatric Surgery
All nursing practice follows legal scope, national and specialty standards, and the organization’s policies and procedures. Registered nurses are responsible for their own practice and are encouraged to build professional relationships within the community to promote health and well‑being.
Responsibilities Transformational Leadership
Contribute to Magnet re‑designation through updating of professional profiles and active participation in councils, committees, task forces, and community outreach.
Demonstrate critical thinking by problem‑solving in patient care.
Communicate and advocate to reflect the plan of care and meet patient needs.
Initiate escalation of issues following chain of command.
Use proper hand‑off processes.
Maintain a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff.
Support change implementation and management decisions.
Model empathy, concern, and a desire to help others.
Structural Empowerment
Maintain regulatory requirements (licensure, BLS).
Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to advance nursing practice.
Participate in peer evaluations.
Seek opportunities to advance departmental goals, national safety standards, and service excellence.
Collaborate with the health‑care team and model professional behavior and teamwork.
Utilize resources and know when to escalates to the next level.
Exemplary Professional Practice
Use assessment data from patients and families to ensure timely completion of the data base and plan of care.
Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients reflecting analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions.
Prioritize and organize care for complex patients with rapidly changing needs.
Document at the highest standards of practice.
Anticipate and plan educational needs verified with patients and families throughout the stay and prior to discharge.
Model organizational skills, adapt to changes, and complete assignments on time.
Demonstrate caring in all encounters, evidenced by feedback and increased patient satisfaction scores.
Safety
Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making and documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
Promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co‑workers.
Attend to important details using Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
– BSN from an approved school of nursing (preferred).
Minimum Work Experience
– 1 year RN experience (required).
Required Skills/Knowledge
– Complete hospital and nursing orientation; keep knowledge base current with specialty area updates.
Required Licenses and Certifications
– Registered Nurse licensed in District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia (required); CPR; BLS.
EEO Statement Childrens 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 and pay transparency policy are available.
Drug‑Free Workplace Policy Children’s National Hospital maintains a drug‑free workplace. The use of illegal or controlled substances is prohibited. Recreational or medically prescribed marijuana, although legal in Washington, is not permitted under our policy.
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Location District of Columbia – Washington (CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010)
Job Description The Surgical Care Unit is a 31‑bed surgical/trauma unit with cardio/respiratory monitoring at each bed. It specializes in family‑centered nursing care for patients with surgical conditions ranging from infancy to adolescence. Key patient subgroups include:
Pediatric General Surgery
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic Trauma
Spinal Fusion
Bariatric Surgery
All nursing practice follows legal scope, national and specialty standards, and the organization’s policies and procedures. Registered nurses are responsible for their own practice and are encouraged to build professional relationships within the community to promote health and well‑being.
Responsibilities Transformational Leadership
Contribute to Magnet re‑designation through updating of professional profiles and active participation in councils, committees, task forces, and community outreach.
Demonstrate critical thinking by problem‑solving in patient care.
Communicate and advocate to reflect the plan of care and meet patient needs.
Initiate escalation of issues following chain of command.
Use proper hand‑off processes.
Maintain a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff.
Support change implementation and management decisions.
Model empathy, concern, and a desire to help others.
Structural Empowerment
Maintain regulatory requirements (licensure, BLS).
Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to advance nursing practice.
Participate in peer evaluations.
Seek opportunities to advance departmental goals, national safety standards, and service excellence.
Collaborate with the health‑care team and model professional behavior and teamwork.
Utilize resources and know when to escalates to the next level.
Exemplary Professional Practice
Use assessment data from patients and families to ensure timely completion of the data base and plan of care.
Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients reflecting analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions.
Prioritize and organize care for complex patients with rapidly changing needs.
Document at the highest standards of practice.
Anticipate and plan educational needs verified with patients and families throughout the stay and prior to discharge.
Model organizational skills, adapt to changes, and complete assignments on time.
Demonstrate caring in all encounters, evidenced by feedback and increased patient satisfaction scores.
Safety
Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making and documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
Promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co‑workers.
Attend to important details using Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
– BSN from an approved school of nursing (preferred).
Minimum Work Experience
– 1 year RN experience (required).
Required Skills/Knowledge
– Complete hospital and nursing orientation; keep knowledge base current with specialty area updates.
Required Licenses and Certifications
– Registered Nurse licensed in District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia (required); CPR; BLS.
EEO Statement Childrens 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 and pay transparency policy are available.
Drug‑Free Workplace Policy Children’s National Hospital maintains a drug‑free workplace. The use of illegal or controlled substances is prohibited. Recreational or medically prescribed marijuana, although legal in Washington, is not permitted under our policy.
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