General Summary of Position

RN needed for a General Surgery office. This is a fulltime, 40 hour a week position. Monday-Friday day shift. No nights, no weekends, no holidays.

Provides professional nursing care for outpatient clinic patients in the Department of Surgery, following established standards and practices. Duties include, but are not limited to patient assessment, procedure assistance, patient teaching, and telephone triage.

Minimum Qualifications Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required and
• B.S.N. preferred and
• Consideration will be given to an appropriate combination of education/training and experience required

Experience

• 1-2 years 2 years of professional nursing experince required and
• 1-2 years Previous outpatient experience highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia / Maryland / Virginia required and
• CPR certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Why MedStar Health? At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.