Registered Nurse Intermediate Care Unit (Georgetown)

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has four Beacon Award Winning Specialty IMC Units.

• S32 Neurosciences IMC
• S42 Transplant IMC
• S52 Medical Surgical IMC
• 2North Medical IMC

Join our exceptional Intermediate Care (IMC) teams in the recently inaugurated Verstandig Pavilion, situated on Georgetown's campus.

This cutting-edge Medical and Surgical building, spanning 477,000 square feet, is dedicated to delivering optimal care and comfort to our patients.

Why Join Our Intermediate Care Teams :

Cutting-Edge Facilities : The Verstandig Pavilion is equipped with all-private inpatient rooms and state-of-the-art medical equipment, ensuring an environment that prioritizes excellence in patient care.

Seamless Patient Throughput : Each specialized IMC shares a floor with its own Intensive Care Unit (ICU), promoting seamless patient throughput between different acuities.

Comprehensive Healthcare Hub : The Pavilion features a modern, expanded Emergency Department, new Operating Rooms with specialized surgical visualization capabilities, and a rooftop helipad with direct access to our ICUs and ED.

Convenient Amenities : With a three-level parking structure on-site and 6 acres of expansive green space, our facility offers accessibility and a serene environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.

At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, we are committed to providing world-class healthcare. Joining our IMC teams means becoming a part of a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to delivering the highest level of care.

If you are passionate about patient well-being and ready to advance your career in a state-of-the-art healthcare setting, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Benefits :

• Competitive salaries plus differentials
• Free on-campus parking
• 20 Days of Paid Time Off per year plus personal time / holidays
• Education / Tuition assistance
• Relocation reimbursement
• Generous Total Rewards Benefits Package
• Matched Retirement Savings Plan
• Specialized training opportunities with one-on-one preceptorship
• Nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program

Position Summary

Professional care provider who assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge.

In collaboration with the patient and family, provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program preferred. Associates degree from an accredited School of nursing required.

BSN enrollment required within 6 months of start date and completion within 3 years.

Experience : 1 year of RN experience required.

License / Certifications : DC Registered Nurse License required; CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Basic math skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, safety standards, and MedStar SPIRIT Values.

Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

• Collects and analyzes significant patient’s information that pertains to physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, spiritual, and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology.
• Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that promotes continuous, consistent, efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process with a favorable focus on patient experience.
• Identifies current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations, critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status, and plans appropriate interventions.
• Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery, with a focus on quality and safety.
• Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns, including ethical decisions, in a timely manner to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Identifies patient and family needs prior to discharge. Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Independently identifies resources and strategies to enhance professional growth and development and commits to lifelong learning.

This position has a hiring range of $38.00 -$63.30