Per Diem Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse PRN (Georgetown)

General Summary of Position

About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - 3 Main

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a 36-bed unit providing expert nursing care for infants with a number of critical diagnoses.

It is one of two Level IV NICUs in Washington, D.C., which is the highest level designated by the American Acad

The NICU at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is the only NICU in the Washington, D.C. region where a Clinical Nurse can participate in high-risk deliveries, be trained as an ECMO tech and participate in both flight and ground transports.

Our NICU is the major referral center for all MedStar-affiliated facilities, as well as a number of community hospitals in the tri-state area.

The NICU offers the following innovative treatments and technologies :

• ECMO : ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
• Total Body Therapeutic Hypothermia
• Bedside Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation
• Inhaled Nitric Oxide
• High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation
• High Frequency Jet Ventilation

The NICU Nursing Staff is incredibly engaged, with a remarkable number of nurses participating in Shared Governance and the Clinical Advancement Program.

The following committees / councils are Clinical Nurse-led and driven :

• Parent Advisory Support Group
• Practice Council
• Scheduling Committee
• Bereavement Committee
• Developmental Care Committee

Schedule :

• Flexible Per Diem / PRN Schedule
• Six shifts in a schedule required, including at least 4 weekend or night shifts with ability to pick up more
• Self scheduling; Six Week Schedules

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing competent professional nursing care using the nursing process.

These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

PRACTICE and QUALITY Provide relationship-based care that promotes continuous, consistent, efficient, and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process.

Demonstrates professional practice utilizing the framework of the professional practice model and is grounded in a culture of safety and quality.

• COMMUNICATION and COLLABORATION Communicates and collaborates with interprofessional groups to ensure coordination, continuity, and safe care.
• Communicates verbal information and documents are written and electronic information that reflects the planned and delivered care for patients.
• LEADERSHIP Supports and contributes to the unit, department, and organizational goals inclusive of the mission, vision, and values.

Demonstrates advocacy and support on behalf of interprofessional teams and patients. Delegates and supervises nursing staff in providing patient care and assumes leadership roles, e.

g., charge nurse role. Participates in the development and implementation of quality activities.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Serves as a preceptor or mentor. Participates in professional development activities. Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing preferred

Experience

At least two (2) years recent acute care experience in the relevant patient care area required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and / or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
• C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire.

New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.

• Certification in specialty or related specialty preferred
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit / specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform the nursing technologies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work under stress.

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