Flexible Unit-Based PRN Position on MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s General Medicine Unit - 4 Bles
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's 4 Bles is a 20-bed General Medicine Unit, offering continuous pulse oximetry. The Clinical Nurses on 4 Bles provide expert care for patients with complex, multisystem diagnoses. Their professional experience, compassion and excellent communication skills ensure that all patients receive world-class care. 4 Bles is notable for its incredible diversity, both among the staff and patient population, and the Clinical Nurses pride themselves on the culturally competent care that they provide. Representatives from 4 Bles also led the implementation of the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Program. After a pilot on two medical units, it was expanded throughout the Division of Nursing. 
 
As a Clinical Nurse on 4 Bles, you would work closely with representatives from many teams to provide exceptional, coordinated, interdisciplinary care. Over 75% of the eligible Clinical Nurses on 4 Bles are certified, demonstrating their commitment to professional development. The Clinical Manager and Clinical Educator facilitate this ongoing professional development through support, coaching and mentoring.

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.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing preferred
Experience
• 2 years recent acute care experience in the relevant patient care area required
Licenses and Certifications
• Current D.C. license as a Registered Professional Nurse required
• Certification in Basic Life Support required
• Certification in specialty or related specialty preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to perform the nursing technologies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work under stress.
• 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.