Nurse Specialist, Wound Clinic (Georgetown)

Provides primary nursing care to patients being evaluated for and/or treated. The nurse teaches and counsels patient and families, performs symptom identification and management, coordinates, schedules and monitors results of diagnostic studies, makes appropriate patient referrals, and triages patient phone calls. Responsibilities also include maintaining and cleaning emergency medical equipment, and providing a clinical resource, inclusive of teaching materials, for facility staff and patients. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday position with a rotating day off. This role functions at 4 days a week working 10 hours a day with a rotating day of the week off.

Benefits:

Competitive salaries plus differentials

20 Days of Paid Time Off per year plus personal time/holidays

Education/Tuition assistance

Relocation reimbursement

Generous Total Rewards Benefits Package

Matched Retirement Savings Plan

Specialized training opportunities with one-on-one preceptorship

Nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Bachelor's degree BSNrequired. Master's degreepreferred

Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in oncology nursing preferred.

License/Certifications: RN- Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current DC (District of Columbia) License of a Registered Nurserequired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Broad base of nursing knowledge and skills with an emphasis on oncology medications and treatments.
• Must be a mature person due to the variety of diagnoses and problems of chronically and acutely ill patients.
• Able to function independently and coordinate multiple aspects of the care.
• Must be organized, flexible, sincere and sympathetic to patient needs.