Nursing Jobs in Fort Washington, MD

Transfer Coordinator (EMT/CNA)

$24.53 - $37.44 / hour

About this Job: General Summary of Position The MedStar Transfer Coordinator works in the MedSTAR Transfer Center and provides services including emergency requests to transfers critical patients to MedStar Hospitals for conditions such as heart attacks strokes trauma and other time sensitive emergencies; non-emergency transfer requests to MedStar hospitals; dispatching of helicopters and ground critical care/ ALS ambulances; requests for ambulance and wheelchair transports for all MedStar hospitals; coordination of critical responses such as in-hospital Code Heart; coordination of regional hospitals information during disasters; critical radiology transfers; and other critical transfers for the MedStar Health system. This department is open 24 hours a day and this position requires a combination of day, evening, and overnight shifts. The shifts are 12 hours and every other weekend is required. This Full-Time position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 722. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Serves as the point of contact for referrals and obtains necessary information to initiate the patient's transfer into or between member hospitals of the MedStar Health System. Receives transfer requests from physicians and hospitals. Information includes demographic insurance and clinical data. Completes extensive data entry in multiple systems including: Transfer requests in Cerner Transfer Center; Flight and Ground Transport requests in FlightVector and Metro Complete Flight Dedicated ambulance dispatch in Traumasoft; Discharge Transport requests in naviHealth Radiology ticket management in Zendesk Connects with accepting MedStar Physician to determine clinical appropriateness for the transfer. Performs follow up transfer to patient financial services insurance companies physicians case managers social workers nurses staff members and others regarding expediting approval of a patient transfer. Collaborates with Admitting and Bed Management to determine availability of appropriate bed. Arranges for appropriate ambulance or helicopter to be dispatched based on patient acuity (e.g. BLS ALS and Critical Care Transport). Senior Transfer Coordinators will be trained in air traffic and ground control operations. Communicates with the referring and accepting hospital of approval and time to transfer and admit patients. Identifies analyzes organizes and solves problems and issues in a timely effective manner and collaborates with others to make sound timely decisions. Advocates for patients and referring physicians to promote overall satisfaction with accessing and utilizing MedStar Health System Promptly answers and screens inquiries with strict adherence to confidentially agreements policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital departmental and care center standards policies procedures and guidelines as well as regulatory agency standards. Assists with new and current initiatives Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required Successful completion of training program as an Emergency Medical Technician or EMT Paramedic preferred Associate's degree preferred Experience 3-4 years acute care experience required Licenses and Certifications NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) (current or prior registration) preferred or National Association of Air Medical Communication Center Specialist Certification - NAACS (current or prior registration) preferred or Emergency Medical Dispatcher (current or prior registration) preferred or Medical Assistant (current or prior registration) preferred or Certified Nursing Assistant (current or prior registration) preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Proficiency in keyboarding (>60 words/minute preferred) Ability to manages multi-line telephone system (10 lines) Detail-oriented ability to multi-task and manage projects This position has a hiring range of : USD $24.53 - USD $37.44 /Hr.

Clinical Nurse II Ambulatory Infusion

MedStar Health Chevy Chase, MD

$42.82 - $78.27 / hour

About this Job: General Summary of Position Professional care provider who assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that pertains to physical psychological socio-cultural economic spiritual and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology. Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that promotes continuous consistent efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process with a favorable focus on patient experience. Identifies current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions. Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery with a focus on quality and safety. Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns including ethical decisions in a timely manner to other members of the interdisciplinary team. Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding of the universal ethical principles. Recognizes ethical discourse in practice and may seek other resources in advocacy for support and counsel. Individualizes patients plan of care focusing on short and long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families. Communicates patient information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Identifies actual and potential patient safety issues and acts accordingly while incorporating HRO quality and safety principles. Demonstrates effective leadership behaviors. Establishes priorities and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to scope of practice and unit requirements. Effectively uses problem identification and resolution skills focusing on the clinical scenario to resolve the apparent concern. Follows the chain of command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks assistance as needed. Independently communicates concerns in a timely manner and makes suggestions to members of the interdisciplinary team by seeking and using resources effectively. Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward short and long-range goals and revises nursing interventions as appropriate. Identifies patient and family needs prior to discharge. Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Independently identifies resources and strategies to enhance professional growth and development and commits to life-long learning. Supports and contributes to the unit department entity and organizational goals inclusive of the mission vision and values. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Minimal Qualifications Education Associate's degree In Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program required Bachelor's degree In Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program preferred If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and completion within 4 years of hire date Experience 1-2 years RN experience required Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment Upon Hire required and CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Upon Hire required and ONS/ONCC Chemo/Biotherapy - ONSCHBIO Infusion nurses working at Oncology Infusion Centers that administer chemotherapy immunotherapy and biologics must obtain an ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification within 90 days of hire within 90 Days required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Basic math skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills required This position has a hiring range of : USD $42.82 - USD $78.27 /Hr.

Clinical Nurse II Ambulatory Infusion

MedStar Health Chevy Chase, MD

$42.82 - $78.27 / hour

About this Job: General Summary of Position Professional care provider who assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that pertains to physical psychological socio-cultural economic spiritual and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology. Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that promotes continuous consistent efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process with a favorable focus on patient experience. Identifies current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions. Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery with a focus on quality and safety. Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns including ethical decisions in a timely manner to other members of the interdisciplinary team. Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding of the universal ethical principles. Recognizes ethical discourse in practice and may seek other resources in advocacy for support and counsel. Individualizes patients plan of care focusing on short and long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families. Communicates patient information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Identifies actual and potential patient safety issues and acts accordingly while incorporating HRO quality and safety principles. Demonstrates effective leadership behaviors. Establishes priorities and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to scope of practice and unit requirements. Effectively uses problem identification and resolution skills focusing on the clinical scenario to resolve the apparent concern. Follows the chain of command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks assistance as needed. Independently communicates concerns in a timely manner and makes suggestions to members of the interdisciplinary team by seeking and using resources effectively. Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward short and long-range goals and revises nursing interventions as appropriate. Identifies patient and family needs prior to discharge. Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Independently identifies resources and strategies to enhance professional growth and development and commits to life-long learning. Supports and contributes to the unit department entity and organizational goals inclusive of the mission vision and values. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Minimal Qualifications Education Associate's degree In Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program required Bachelor's degree In Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program preferred If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and completion within 4 years of hire date Experience 1-2 years RN experience required Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment Upon Hire required and CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Upon Hire required and ONS/ONCC Chemo/Biotherapy - ONSCHBIO Infusion nurses working at Oncology Infusion Centers that administer chemotherapy immunotherapy and biologics must obtain an ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification within 90 days of hire within 90 Days required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Basic math skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills required This position has a hiring range of : USD $42.82 - USD $78.27 /Hr.