Registered Nurse (RN), Per Diem Nights, Med Surg

Job Description

Job Description

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

The Clinical Nurse – Per Diem is a Registered Nurse reporting directly to the Clinical Nursing Administrator. The position will report directly to the Med Surg Department . Through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered care to specific patient populations. The Registered Nurse demonstrates professionalism, adheres to the ANA standards of practice, exemplifies the Howard University Hospital CARES values and fulfills our nursing mission and vision. Collaborates with intra and interdisciplinary staff to accomplish patient care goals based on the needs of the patient and HUH. Participates in educational offerings and presents as requested.

Per Diem Level III Commitment : Night Shift : 7 : 30pm-8am (36hrs / week)

Pay : $65 / hr

• Participating employees will be required to work three (III) , twelve (12)-hour shifts per week . Schedules will be established in four (4) week cycles.
• Participating employees are not benefits-eligible and therefore do not accrue any PTO for the duration of agreement participation. Employees may still be eligible for compensation under the District of Columbia’s Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act (ASSLA).
• Participating employees are required to work two weekend s per month (24 hours / month).
• Participating employees are required to work at least every other major holiday including New Years, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Holidays begin the night before the holiday and ends with the start of the night shift on the day of the holiday. In addition, participants are expected to work known difficult to fill shifts (i.e. Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day).

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COVID-19 Vaccination

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.