Job Description - Registered Nurse - HSCPC Inpatient Post Acute (PRN/as needed) (240000DN)
ABOUT THE HSC HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
The HSC Health Care System is a nonprofit organization combining the resources of a care coordination plan; (Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.), pediatric specialty hospital (The HSC Pediatric Center), home health agency (HSC Home Care, LLC), and parent foundation (The HSC Foundation) to offer a comprehensive approach to caring, serving and empowering people with disabilities. The HSC team of 750 employees and more than 100 volunteers together serve children and young adults with special health care needs and their families at our District of Columbia and Maryland locations.
ESSENTIAL HSC MISSION AND VALUES
HSC Health Care System provides and coordinates innovative, high quality, community-based care for individuals with complex needs and their families. HSC empowers all we serve to improve the quality of their lives.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Inpatient and Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, providing and documenting direct and indirect nursing care for a designated group of hospital patients or skilled nursing facility residents in accordance with the physician's plan of care. The RN also provides nursing care interventions, preventing complications and promoting improvement in the patients'/residents' comfort and wellness, informing the interdisciplinary team of their condition as appropriate.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Associate's Degree Graduate of a fully accredited school of nursing (Required) Or
BSN Graduate of a fully accredited school of nursing (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
At least one (1) year pediatric experience (Preferred) Or
At least one (1) to two (2) year nursing experience (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
The ideal candidate must have basic computer skills and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Current RN license from the District of Columbia (Required Upon Hire)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire (Required)
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Certification in Pediatric Rehabilitation or other sub-specialties (Preferred)
Job Functions
- Provide direct care to assigned patients/residents.
- Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures, and assist others with patient's/resident’s activities and care.
- Execute physician's orders for all assigned patients/residents; safely and properly administer medications and treatments.
- Assess patients/residents; determine nursing diagnosis; plan, implement, and evaluate patient/resident care upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem-solving appropriately when providing patient/resident care.
- Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient/resident and family throughout the hospital stay.
- Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards.
- Integrate nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care.
- Anticipate patient/resident needs and secure proper equipment and personnel for transport to outside clinic appointments.
- Participate in interdisciplinary patient/resident rounds and related activities.
- Administer medications according to policy and monitor patient/resident’s response.
- Maintain documentation that exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice.
- Perform hospital-wide and unit specific technical skills competently and independently.
- Adhere to standard precautions and infection control policies.
- Act as a member of the Code Blue Team as assigned.
Professional Practice
- Maintain regulatory requirements e.g. RN license, BLS, etc.
- Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
- Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior.
- Communicate in a courteous, professional, and empathetic manner with patients/residents, and families.
Other Job Duties
- The SNF RN delegates and supervises the care provided by certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs).
- Participates in interdisciplinary, interdepartmental performance improvement activities.
- Serves as a resource for other nursing staff members.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Protected Health Information Access Level
Level IV - Full Access. Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer's needs.
Physical Requirements
Travel Requirements
Primary Location
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations
Rehab and Specialized Care, 1731 Bunker Hill Road NE, Washington 20017
Job
Nursing
Organization
HSC Pediatric Center
Position Status: R (Regular) - O - PRN
Shift: Variable
Work Schedule: variable
Job Posting
Full-Time Salary Range
63606.4 - 105996.8
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
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