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Be the Driving Force Behind Patient Flow – Clinical Decision Unit (4 East)
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Step into a critical care environment where your skills directly impact patient outcomes and hospital efficiency. The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) at MedStar Georgetown is a 16-bed unit dedicated to delivering exceptional care to observation patients with complex needs, while helping decompress the Emergency Department and streamline throughput across the hospital.
What You’ll Experience:
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A dynamic, team-driven culture with 24/7 operations
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A collaborative care model led by dedicated hospitalists and a unit-based nurse practitioner
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Flexible, rotating self-scheduling with an even split of day and night shifts
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A strong emphasis on teamwork, recognition, and support
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The chance to directly impact patient outcomes and hospital efficiency
If you’re passionate about clinical excellence, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact—this is the unit for you.
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.
What We Offer
- Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
- Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
- Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
- Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.
Qualifications
- ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
- Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
- Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.