Nursing Jobs in Forestville, MD
$89,065 - $162,801 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN) Specialist is responsible and accountable for assessment planning development implementation and evaluation of plan of care and patient care programs throughout the hospital that enhance outcomes promote professional development or otherwise support the mission and visionof MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (MNRH) and the Department of Nursing (DON). Collaborates and coordinates with Interdisciplinary Health Care team to establish / accomplish the provision of care. Functions primarily as a consultant; provides direct patient care and education to selected patients; Responsible for providing associate development in wound care and for product and equipment recommendations in clinical areas of expertise; Maintains records and statistics as required; Participates in committees and projects within the hospital and MedStar as indicated. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assesses plans implements and evaluates wound ostomy and continence care throughout the hospital. Provides consultation to associates in the management of patients including those with potential or actual alteration in skin integrity complex wound management ostomy management draining wounds percutaneous tubes and urinary and/or fecal incontinence. Assists patients and families in gaining information related to wound ostomy and continence issues. Develops and implements education information materials and programs for associates patients and families through facilitation of support groups or education programs. Collaborates with nursing management in the assessment of staff competencies and learning needs. Assesses and analyzes data to identify practice environment and patient care issues to develop appropriate programs and change processes to improve clinical nursing practice. Engages in external and internal formal and informal teaching to nursing and other disciplines as required. Serves as a resource to nursing associates nursing students and other disciplines in gaining knowledge and skills related to clinical practice. Facilitates team building within department of nursing and organization. Assists nursing staff to identify initiate and adapt to change. Works as an autonomous practitioner within the DON to include maintenance of department statistics establishing protocols and guidelines for appropriate cost-effective utilization of care participation in unit department and hospital-wide committees and other activities to ensure high quality care. Ensures product usage and patient visits are conducted to maximize patient outcomes/functioning within a cost- effective manner to include appropriate charge capture. Conducts product evaluations following hospital guidelines when indicated and submits reports and recommendations based on results. Participates in research evidence-based practice and performance improvement activities related to wound ostomy and continence care; supports integration of research into practice. Maintains knowledge of current trends and development in the field of nursing practice clinical instruction and nursing education through a variety of professional activities. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in nursing required Graduation from an accredited Wound Ostomy ContinenceNursing Education Program required or Satisfactory completion of program within twelve months of employment. required Experience 3-4 years Nursing experience in the last four years required 3-4 years Progressively more responsible job related experience. required Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required CWOCN - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse by Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) preferred Certification must be obtained within twelve months of employment. required Other related certification requires individual consideration. required Knowledge Skills and Abilities A license as a registered nurse in the District of Columbia is required. Board Certification by Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) preferred. Certification must be obtained within twelve months of employment. Other related certification requires individual consideration. This position has a hiring range of : USD $89,065.00 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr. 
$135,000 - $210,000 / year
About this Job: Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) MedStar Washington Hospital Center | Washington, D.C. MedStar Medical Group is seeking an experienced Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a 912-bed academic medical center, the largest hospital in the Washington metropolitan region, and home to the nationally recognized MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute. The hospital is a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, regional ECMO referral center, and the region's only Adult Burn Center. Practice in a high-acuity, mixed medical-surgical CVICU where APPs enjoy meaningful autonomy while collaborating with intensivists and a multidisciplinary team. APPs primarily care for patients recovering from cardiac and vascular surgery, advanced heart failure requiring mechanical circulatory support, heart transplantation, vascular surgery, and critically ill medical cardiology patients. Position Highlights Practice within a 54-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit across three dedicated care areas Care for patients recovering from cardiac and vascular surgery, heart transplantation, advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, vascular surgery, and complex medical cardiac conditions 13-hour day and night shifts with a proportionate blend of day and night coverage Collaborative team of 18 physicians and 38 Advanced Practice Providers Academic environment with opportunities to work alongside fellows, residents, and multidisciplinary care teams Dedicated nocturnist opportunities are also available, with a generous nocturnist adjustment applied to either the base annual salary or annual clinical target. Essential Duties Include Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations. Establish medical diagnoses and develop treatment plans based on patient history, physical examination, laboratory studies, and diagnostic findings. Initiate and manage therapeutic interventions for critically ill patients with respiratory failure, heart failure, shock, renal failure, acid-base disturbances, and other complex critical care conditions. Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with consulting services to provide coordinated, patient-centered care. Perform bedside procedures, including placement of central venous, arterial, and non-tunneled dialysis catheters, chest tube insertion, and thoracentesis. Ensure safe transitions of care through effective communication during patient handoffs. As a MedStar Clinician, You can Expect Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid malpractice insurance Annual CME leave and CME allowance Retirement plan with employer match Free parking Award-winning wellness center and provider concierge services Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program NCCPA certification (PA) or AGACNP certification (NP) Minimum of one year of Critical Care experience as an Advanced Practice Provider required Experience performing common critical care procedures preferred Current BLS and ACLS certification (or eligible to obtain prior to start) This position has a hiring range of : USD $135,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr. 
$89,752 - $149,593.60 / year
Child Psychiatric Unit The inpatient Child Psychiatric Unit is a 12-bed unit. It is a short-term child oriented program designed to provide crisis intervention and stabilization to children 3-13 years of age. The average length of stay is three to seven days. Each patient receives an initial psychiatric evaluation upon admission. While on the unit treatment may include additional psychological and medical evaluations as needed. Adolescent Psychiatric Unit The Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (APU) is a 14-bed short-term treatment unit that provides an extensive bio-psychosocial and treatment services to the adolescent population between 14-17 years of age. The program is designed to provide a safe and therapeutic environment to facilitate stabilization, evaluation, treatment, and follow up care of the hospitalized adolescent. Milieu Management is utilized to effect a positive change in the patient’s behavior by providing a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages and reinforces constructive interactions with others. The treatment team can consist of the following: Attending Psychiatrist, Individual Therapist (Residents/Fellows), Medical Students, Psychology Interns, Family Therapist (LSW), Expressive Art Therapist, Educational Assistant, Registered Nurses, and Child Psychiatric Specialists. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC 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. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Directs, oversees, and maintains responsibility for clinical orientation for nursing clinical fellows. Serves as a "hands-on" direct care giving and teaching role with patients, families and nursing clinical fellows. Directly supervises activities of nursing clinical fellows. Minimum Education BSN (Required) Minimum Work Experience 5 years Nursing experience required; experience in care of children preferred. (Required) Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research Discuss with each orientee the role expectations of orientee, Clinical Instructor, Advanced Practice Specialist and Staff Development Specialist related to orientation and ongoing education. Review individual orientee learning needs and develop an individualized education plan for orientee; Communicate orientation outcomes to all involved. Use teaching methods that facilitate education using adult learning principles. Participate in competency training for Unit. Identify patient and family educational needs with orientees. Education Discuss with each orientee the role expectations of orientee, Clinical Instructor, Advanced Practice Specialist and Staff Development Specialist related to orientation and ongoing education. Review individual orientee learning needs and develop an individualized education plan for orientee; Communicate orientation outcomes to all involved. Use teaching methods that facilitate education using adult learning principles. Participate in competency training for Unit. Identify patient and family educational needs with orientees. Clinical Instruction Provide direct patient care in area of specialty independently or in the role of a preceptor. Identify weekly clinical experience goals with each orientee in conjunction with Manager, Coordinator, Advanced Practice Specialist, and/or Staff Development Specialist; plan appropriate assignments and learning experiences according to didactic sequence and needs of each orientee. Plan patient care assignments - select experiences a day ahead and be flexible with changes; communicate w/ manager and charge nurse. Use individual & dual assignments. Individual – assign orientee to one or more clients–the orientee may be responsible for only certain aspects of care or total care. Dual –the orientee work along w/a staff member or CI to care for one or more clients; define role expectations of the orientee & specific objectives for the assignment (a very directed experience); dual assignments may also be two orientees assigned to one patient (important for clear communication re: aspects of care each will do). Develop follow-up activities with orientee after patient care experience. Arrange for “other” clinical experience - i.e. clinics, ORs, cath lab, etc., as appropriate for fellows and direct these experiences. Patient Care Instruction Participate in planning patient and family education, in collaboration with orientee and nursing staff; select teaching/learning methods appropriate to content and families learning preference. Participate in planning patient and family discharge needs, in collaboration with orientee, case manager, nursing staff, and physicians. Allow orientee to prepare for the patient care assignment by reviewing the patient's diagnosis, status of the patient, current management plan (meds and nursing care). Prior to patient care the orientee should be able to describe pathophysiology and explain nursing care; develop med cards; describe med action, desired effect, dosage range, side effects; major nursing implications and explain related diagnostic tests (if any had been done). Help orientee organize their patient care priorities; role play possible scenarios and provide support to the orientee by asking questions to encourage critical thinking. Post Clinical Conference – Facilitate patient care discussions at a post conference; have orientee record experiences related to the case history of the patient in their clinical log, care given, personal response to clinical encounters, and questions for follow-up; document achievement of competencies of each orientee. Participate in teaching content in the didactic and lab setting; facilitate socialization of the orientee to the work place; serve as a role model to the orientee in terms of patient care provider, teacher, and leader. Participate in providing direct patient care through: assignment with orientee; teaching patients and families utilizing selected teaching/learning methods; implement discharge activities as appropriate to patients and families; what must be done on schedule; what must be done sometime during the shift. 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 Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things 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 Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med Position Status R (Regular) Shift Day Work Schedule occasional Weekend Job Posting Mar 24, 2026, 11:29:21 PM Full-Time Salary Range 89752 
$115,003 - $189,999 / year
About this Job: Neurology Advanced Practice Provider – MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, MD. MedStar Health Neurology offers a uniquely rewarding career in a major marketplace. Shape your future in health care in the kind of setting that is right for you and your practice. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert. We are looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our Neurology team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital, just outside of Washington, DC. In this position, the Nurse Practitioner will see patients in an outpatient setting and will also have inpatient responsibilities where they will see hospital follows for neurologic consultations. MedStar Health offers a wide range of neurological services performed by board-certified neurology specialists. The provider will have the opportunity to participate in weekly Neurology Grand Rounds presentations as well as monthly faculty meetings. Qualifications: Completion and graduation from an accredited NP or PA program. CPR certification Neurology experience preferred. As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect: A competitive salary Generous paid time off CME leave and CME allowance Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid malpractice insurance Retirement plan – 403(b) with % employer match Be a part of a nationally-recognized health system and the largest provider of health services in the Baltimore/Washington region. With our vast resources and capabilities at your disposal, you can expand your clinical expertise. Enjoy a rich career and a quality of life unique to Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic region, which features a mix of urban, suburban and rural communities. MedStar Health is a 501c(3) organization. This position has a hiring range of : USD $115,003.00 - USD $189,999.00 /Yr. 
