About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital:

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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care teaching and research hospital with 609 beds located in Northwest Washington, D.C. Along with Magnet® nurses, internationally recognized physicians, advanced research and cutting-edge technologies, our healthcare professionals have a reputation for medical excellence and leadership. As the first hospital in Washington, D.C. to achieve Magnet® Recognition, we have demonstrated our excellence in nursing care, innovative professional nursing practice, and nursing satisfaction. 

Founded in the Jesuit principle of cura personalis—caring for the whole person—we are committed to offering a variety of innovative diagnostic and treatment options within a trusting and compassionate environment. Our mission is what sets us apart - and makes MedStar Georgetown a special place to work. 

General Summary of Position: 

A nurse  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. 

About MedStar Georgetown’s Neuroscience Specialty Unit

C6-2 is a 19-bed Neuroscience Specialty Unit. It is one of MedStar Georgetown’s three inpatient Neurological/Neurosurgical Units which are part of our nationally renowned Neurosciences Center of Excellence. C6-2 was the first unit in Washington, DC and the 22nd in the entire United States to receive the AMSN PRISM Award!

C6-2 nurses care for postoperative adult neurosurgical patients with brain and spine disorders. The nurses also provide care to neurological patients, including Multiple Sclerosis patients who may require intravenous immunoglobulin treatment or chemotherapy. 

C6-2 nurses participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds, working collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to provide high-quality, patient-centered, specialty care. They are very engaged, participating in Shared Governance on the unit-level and Collaborative Governance throughout the hospital. The quality of care provided on C6-2 is exceptionally high; the unit has gone over three years without a CLABSI. Nurses joining C6-2 participate in focused neuroscience classes in addition to an individualized orientation on the unit.

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing preferred.
• LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION: Current D.C. license as a Registered Professional Nurse upon hire; certification in Basic Life Support.  Certification in specialty or related specialty preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: To meet unit criteria, at least two (2) years recent acute care experience in the relevant patient care area preferred.
• SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to perform the nursing technologies.  Effective verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to set priorities and work under stress.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• PRACTICE & QUALITY 
  • Provides 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 & COLLABORATION
  • Communicates and collaborates with inter-professional groups to ensure coordination, continuity and safe care.    
• 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 inter-professional 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.