Per Diem Registered Nurse- Surgical ICU

About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care teaching and research hospital with 609 beds located in Northwest Washington, D.C. Founded in the Jesuit principle of cura personalis—caring for the whole person—MedStar Georgetown is committed to offering a variety of innovative diagnostic and treatment options within a trusting and compassionate environment. 

MedStar Georgetown's centers of excellence include neurosciences, transplant, cancer and gastroenterology. Along with Magnet® nurses, internationally recognized physicians, advanced research and cutting-edge technologies, MedStar Georgetown's healthcare professionals have a reputation for medical excellence and leadership.

General Summary of Position:

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.

About MedStar Georgetown’s Surgical ICU – C4-3

MedStar Georgetown's 19-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) specializes in transplant (liver, kidney, pancreas, and small bowel), thoracic surgery, plastic-reconstructive surgeries, vascular surgery, abdominal and ear, nose and throat surgery. The SICU is equipped to provide patients with state-of-the-art therapies at the bedside (continuous renal replacement), advanced hemodynamic monitoring, complex mechanical ventilation modes and medication infusions. The synergy between our professional expertise and our patient care model allows for clinical outcomes and results which are among the best in the nation. Unit leadership supports participation in shared governance, research, continuing education as well as national specialty certification. The SICU is the proud recipient of the AACN Gold Level Beacon Award for excellence in critical care.

Qualifications:

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. PRACTICE and 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.
2. COMMUNICATION and COLLABORATION
   • Communicates and collaborates with inter-professional groups to ensure coordination, continuity and safe care.   
   • Communicates verbal   information and documents written and electronic information that reflects the planned and delivered care for patients.
3. 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.
4. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
   • Serves as a preceptor or mentor.
   • Participates in professional development activities.
   • Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery.
5. Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.  The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive.