Nursing Jobs in Dunkirk, MD
$68,806.40 - $125,174.40 / year
Full-Time | Rotating Shifts | $25,000 Sign-On Bonus Children’s National Hospital is the region’s leading provider of critical care for seriously ill and injured infants and children. We offer the only Level IV Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and specialized Cardiac ICU (CICU) in the greater Washington, DC area. In our state-of-the-art CICU, our team of pediatric heart specialists is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of our most vulnerable patients. The Cardiac ICU provides subspecialty care for critically ill patients with congenital, acquired cardiovascular or related diseases. The 26-bed unit integrates the latest technology in a family friendly environment. The multidisciplinary team is dedicated to improving outcomes for children through innovation and research. The CICU staff includes an integrated cardiac team with all sub-specialists readily available and accessible. The unit-based staff includes a dedicated pharmacist, respiratory therapist, social worker, nurses, as well as physicians from the divisions of anesthesiology, critical care medicine, cardiology and cardiac surgery. Children’s CICU is home to an Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) center of excellence for ECMO services in children. The CICU also has VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) and heart transplant programs. The Telehealth Command Center in our CICU uses cutting-edge technology to keep continuous watch over the most fragile patients. It offers collaborative communication to help monitor, predict and prevent major events such as cardiac arrest. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Minimum Education ADN Minimum, BSN Preferred Minimum Work Experience Required Skills/Knowledge 1 year Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN experience (Required) The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area. Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia. (Required) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) . Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care. Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time. Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Job Nursing Organization Patient Services Position Status R (Regular) Work Schedule 36 hours Job Posting May 28, 2026, 1:23:04 AM Full-Time Salary Range 68806.4 
$102,606 - $196,996 / year
About this Job: Job Summary The Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) for Acute Medicine at Washington Hospital Center is a key member of the MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and nursing leadership team. In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, the ADON provides leadership, oversight, and operational management for the assigned unit(s), directing and coordinating nursing and patient care delivery by professional and support staff. This role ensures the provision of holistic, culturally competent, person-centered, high-quality, safe, and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients and families, while applying the nursing process within MedStar Health’s shared governance and collaborative decision-making framework. The ADON supports patient transitions across the continuum of care to promote optimal health outcomes and assumes administrative and leadership responsibility on a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week basis for the unit/department. The ADON fosters staff engagement and accountability for quality, safety, and cost-conscious outcomes, ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and consistently demonstrates leadership behaviors aligned with MedStar Health’s mission, vision, goals, SPIRIT values, patient care philosophy, and ethical standards. Primary Duties and Responsibilities In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, develops department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Provides clinical and operational leadership for an acute-care Medicine/Surgical unit, ensuring nursing practice is consistent with standards for the care of acutely ill hospitalized patients and patients with complex medical conditions. Provides visible, shift-based nursing leadership and serves as a clinical resource to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians, charge nurses, and other members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates the ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to changes in patient condition, including escalation of clinical concerns, coordination with providers and rapid response resources, and appropriate use of the chain of command. Ensures appropriate staffing and patient assignments based on patient acuity, census, nurse competencies, clinical needs, and anticipated changes in patient volume or condition. Supports patient throughout and capacity management, including admissions, discharges, transfers, bed placement, and coordination of care across departments to facilitate timely movement of patients throughout the hospital. Develops and maintains effective relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, ancillary departments, case management, care management, environmental services, and other interdisciplinary partners to support efficient and high-quality patient care. Implements strategies to optimize patient outcomes and the interdisciplinary model of care. Rounds on patients and associates to evaluate care delivery, identify barriers, address concerns, and improve the patient and family experience. Supports and promotes quality and patient safety initiatives and high-reliability standards. Leads unit-based safety huddles and ensures timely escalation and follow-up of patient safety concerns, clinical events, and changes in patient condition. Monitors unit performance related to nursing-sensitive indicators, falls, pressure injuries, hospital-acquired conditions, medication safety, patient deterioration, readmissions, patient experience, and other identified quality metrics and participates in performance improvement initiatives. Coaches and develops nursing staff while maintaining accountability for professional practice, clinical performance, attendance, conduct, and adherence to established standards. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in recruitment, selection, onboarding, evaluation, promotion, corrective action, and termination of unit personnel as appropriate. Works collaboratively with other nurse leaders to ensure staff maintain required competencies and possess the clinical knowledge and skills necessary to care for the unit's acute and medically complex patient population. Supports the development and implementation of unit-specific orientation, preceptor, charge nurse, and clinical competency programs. Assesses unit-specific educational needs and collaborates with Professional Development and other clinical leaders to implement education and competency initiatives. Maintains a professional patient-first environment that promotes clinical excellence, accountability, shared decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and associate engagement. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program required Master's degree in Nursing or a health related field from a nationally accredited program preferred Experience Minimum of 3 years of progressive nursing experience in an acute-care hospital setting, including at 2 years in an acute inpatient environment (preferably within Medical-Surgical, Medicine, or a comparable inpatient unit). Background in managing acute-care staffing, patient assignments, acuity tracking, and the complete admissions, discharges, transfers cycle to ensure smooth inpatient operations and patient flow. Strong ability to recognize shifts in patient condition and coordinate timely clinical escalation and interventions. Active experience collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary departments, and multidisciplinary teams within an acute care hospital setting. Hands-on experience with quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and nursing-sensitive outcomes. Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices and standards applicable to acute inpatient care. Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on complex situations. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. This position has a hiring range of : USD $102,606.00 - USD $196,996.00 /Yr. Join our wonderful team as a Registered Nurse (RN) today! Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bradford Oaks is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Registered Nurse (RN) ! We provide our staff with the resources, tools, and training needed to succeed and grow in their current and desired future positions. We pride ourselves on our caring and compassionate management team who are there to fully support our staff and residents. Benefits for Registered Nurse (RN): Referral Bonuses! Competitive Rates! Wonderful Environment! Great Benefit package! Now offering same day pay! NOW HIRING : Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications & Experience Requirements for Registered Nurse (RN) : Previous Experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) preferred Licensed Registered Nurse 1 year of LTC experience HP 
$60,200 - $107,400 / year
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum Care at Home team, together with an interdisciplinary care team we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Care at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Records Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of Clinical Case Management experience 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members' homes Experience creating care plans Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 
$2,000 Sign On Bonus! Join our wonderful team as a Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) today! Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bradford Oaks is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) ! We provide our staff with the resources, tools, and training needed to succeed and grow in their current and desired future positions. We pride ourselves on our caring and compassionate management team who are there to fully support our staff and residents. Benefits for Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA): $2,000 Sign On Bonus! Shift Differentials! Referral Bonuses! Competitive Rates! Wonderful Environment! Great Benefit package! Now offering same day pay! Qualifications & Experience Requirements for Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) : Previous Experience as a Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) preferred Certified Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) L P 
