Nursing Jobs in Potomac, MD

Sunbelt Staffing

School-Based LPN Leesburg, VA

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one nursing support to a student in a school setting near Leesburg, VA. This position offers a consistent MondayFriday schedule at a single school site. Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:30 AM3:30 PM Hours: 40 hours/week School Assignment: 1 school site Responsibilities Provide nursing care and support to a student throughout the school day Ride the school bus with the student each day and provide nursing support during transportation Monitor for seizure activity and recognize changes in the student's condition Provide seizure first aid as needed Administer nasal rescue medication according to the student's care plan Communicate with school staff, families, and healthcare providers as appropriate Maintain accurate documentation of nursing care and interventions Follow all school and student-specific health and safety protocols Qualifications Current Virginia LPN license School nursing or pediatric experience preferred Experience with seizure monitoring and seizure first aid Comfortable administering nasal rescue medication Strong communication and clinical judgment skills Comfortable providing care during school bus transportation For more information or to apply, contact Erin McDonald at (813) 261-2262 or send resume to erin.mcdonald@sunbeltstaffing.com Erin McDonald Hiring Manager (813) 261-2262 erin.mcdonald@sunbeltstaffing.com
DaVita Kidney Care

Licensed Practical Nurse

$25 - $36 / hour
Posting Date 09/17/2026 5999 Harpers Farm RdSuite 110E, Columbia, Maryland, 210443013, United States of America DaVita is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Do you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be? If you haven't considered Nephrology before, read on as we think that you should. DaVita – which is Italian for "giving life" – is working to provide quality service to patients, partners, and teammates. Our mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice. Some details about this position: No Dialysis experience is required. Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic Float to various facilities during and after your training You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays What you can expect: Build meaningful and long term relationships with patients and their family in an intimate outpatient setting. Be a part of a team that supports and relies on each other in a positive environment. Deliver care to patients who are often dealing with multiple co-morbidities which require unique treatment plans and the ability to leverage a broad range of nursing skills and knowledge. You will work with your head, heart and hands each day in a fast paced environment. What we'll provide: DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including: Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and more Paid training Requirements: Current LPN-LVN license in the state of practice required Current CPR certification required IV certification required if required by state regulations High school diploma or equivalent required Completed training program approved by the medical director and the governing body as required by CMS guidelines prior to operating the water treatment system BONENT or CHT certification preferred or as required by state regulation Minimum of one year's experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required; functional proficiency in computer systems of DaVita within 90 days of hire required) DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives. Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now. #LI-DD1 At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This position will be open for a minimum of three days. The Wage Range for the role is $25.00 - $36.00 per hour. Licensed Practical Nurse ICHD Intermediate: $26.50 - $28.00 per hour. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
SYNERGY HomeCare of Chantilly

Caregiver [Client Available]

$15 - $17 / hour
Join Our Compassionate Care Team at SYNERGY HomeCare Position: Caregiver Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time Pay Rate: $15-$17 per hour About SYNERGY HomeCare At SYNERGY HomeCare, we are a leading provider of in-home care services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our clients. Our mission is to offer personalized care that fosters independence and comfort in their own homes. Supported by a team of compassionate and dedicated caregivers, we make a real difference every day. Why Join Us? Rewarding Work: Provide meaningful support to an elderly client, enriching their daily life. Competitive Pay: Earn $15-$17 per hour with opportunities for performance-based raises. Professional Growth: Benefit from our comprehensive training and professional development programs, including the opportunity to earn an HHA certification. Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values and recognizes your dedication. Requirements Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience in the home care industry, demonstrating compassion and a strong commitment to caring for others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Reliable transportation and punctuality are required, and applicants must pass a background check and provide professional references. Responsibilities Provide compassionate care to clients in their homes. Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Engage clients in activities that enhance their quality of life. Maintain clear and professional communication with clients, their families, and team members. Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and company policies. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're looking to make a significant impact in the lives of others while growing professionally, SYNERGY HomeCare offers a rewarding and supportive environment. Apply today and join a team that values your dedication and hard work.
Inova Health

Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Navigator - Structural Heart

Job Description Inova Health Center 8081 – Fairfax East is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Navigator - Structural Heart to join the team. This role will be Full-Time; Monday – Friday, No Holidays, No Weekends. Relocation assistance eligible. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, & flexible work schedules. Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Navigator - Structural Heart Job Responsibilities: Coordinates a patient's plan of care which may include appointment scheduling, confirming patient's attendance, transportation, assisting with referral process, and answering patient questions. Acts as a liaison, advocate and point of contact to patients in need of services such as screening, diagnostic treatment, clinical research participation, support services, and follow-up/aftercare plan by helping them access the best healthcare outcomes from doctors, hospitals and others who provide their required services. Refers cases to the appropriate resources for assistance. Anticipates patient's needs and advocates for patient rights and appropriate utilization of services. Conducts comprehensive assessment of the patient's health and psychosocial needs and develops a case management plan in collaboration with the patient and their support system. Educates patient, family or caregiver(s), and members of the health care delivery team regarding treatment options, community resources, insurance benefits, self-care management, etc. to facilitate timely and informed decision-making throughout all phases of the continuum process. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address patient questions and responses about the care process and treatment options. Develops/maintains reliable systems to document, track and monitor patient data. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing Experience: 3 years of nursing experience Certification: Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association Preferred Qualifications Experience: cardiac experience; familiarity with cardiac medications About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health

Recovery & Wellness Registered Nurse (Per-Diem)

Position Title Recovery & Wellness Registered Nurse (Per-Diem) Job Description Purpose & Scope: Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position. Education: Associate's in Nursing Required Bachelor's in Nursing Preferred Experience: One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or, Compact State Licensure in Nursing required BLS certification required Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below. ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery De-escalation training: BHU, ED Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification. Additional Job Description At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
VHC Health

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Position Title Registered Nurse - Operating Room Job Description Purpose & Scope: Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position. Education: Bachelor's in Nursing Required Experience: One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or, Compact State Licensure in Nursing required BLS certification required Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below. ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery De-escalation training: BHU, ED Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification. Additional Job Description At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Inova Health

Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Telemetry

Job Description Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Telemetry to join the team. This role will be full-time; night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (3 -12 hour shifts); 2 weekend shifts per 6-week period). Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for eligible nurses. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, & flexible work schedules. Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Telemetry Job Responsibilities Performs comprehensive patient health assessments by interpreting multiple data sets and synthesizing their interrelationships Formulates individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and interpreting trends in patient populations to achieve best practice Conducts all patient care in a patient and family centered manner, integrating knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care Advocates for patients' rights from the patient and family perspective and provides counsel while acting as a resource to resolve issues Accesses resources from all disciplines to achieve desired patient outcomes and coordinates healthcare and alternate services for patient/family transition planning Documents all patient care activities, as per documentation standards, and assists healthcare team members with documentation Evaluates the process to achieve outcomes, anticipates patient variances and makes revisions to plans of care Makes clinical decisions based on experience, patient population data and intuition while promoting the development of clinical decision making of all team members Communicates effectively, works cooperatively with others, and has respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines Assists staff to assess patients' learning needs and outcomes measurement of patient education Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor and delegates patient care activities and coordinates unit activities as needed Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery and ensures that the process for delivery of care is synthesized from direct patient/family communication, technology and other healthcare team member collaboration Demonstrates evidence of self-development by obtaining a minimum of six formal contact hours and maintains own Team Member Continuing Education Record Evaluates clinical and quality outcomes and contributes to performance improvement initiatives May perform additional duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Education: BSN or AD. If RN has an AD, within 2 years from date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 5 years of start date Experience: 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, for Critical Care units, 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship. Certification: BLS & ACLS from American Heart Association; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license Preferred Qualifications Experience: Prior Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Telemetry, or Cardiac Medical Surgical Telemetry experience highly preferred. About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Morningside House of Ellicott City

LPN

Now Hiring: Licensed Practical Nurse LPN – Full-time, Part-Time or Per Diem/PRN. We are looking for Licensed Practical Nurses LPNs to join our team at Morningside House of Ellicott City, a leading assisted living and memory care community in Ellicott City, MD. Apply today to become a valued member of our incredible team at Morningside House Senior Living, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we THRIVE! Available Shifts / Schedule : What we are offering: Competitive pay! Streak Attendance Bonus – earn up to $3,000 a year! Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals. Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years. Paid Time Off – 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time. Tuition Reimbursement! Holiday Pay. Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance. Employer Paid Hospital Insurance. Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage. Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart. Professional growth and development opportunities. Employee Appreciation Events. Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Position Summary: Provides licensed nursing services to residents and may require supervision of other staff positions. Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Responsibilities: Responsible for medication administration for the residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations. May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include all admission assessments and documentation. Responsible for completing service plans. May be responsible for clinical system tracking (i.e. wounds or infection control) under the direction of the Director. Provide general consultation regarding health‐related concerns within the community. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently when listening, speaking, reading and writing. Notify physicians and/or family of any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation. Respond quickly to all emergencies. Work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively while maintaining close communication with all departments and staff members. Provide educational meetings for residents and staff and attend all required training, in‐service and staff meetings. May provide oversight and direction for care staff. Understand roll in the Safety & Disaster Plan. Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information. Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment and the achievement of safe working practices. Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families and co‐ workers. Adhere to all policies and procedures of Morningside Elite Management. Perform other duties as assigned. Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Requirements: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN of the state. A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified or willing to become certified. Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Children's National Hospital

Operating Room Registered Nurse 7:00a - 7:30p (w/Call)

$36.11 - $63.99 / hour
Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10354 Operating Room Pay Range $36.11 - $63.99 ***Sign-On Bonus up to $25,000.00*** Shift: 7:00a - 7:30p Who We Are The Perioperative Services Department consists of the Operating Room (OR), Surgery Preparation, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Sterile Processing Department (SPD), and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in Rockville, MD., Radiology, and Endoscopy Unit. The Shiekh Zayed Campus is equipped and available to provide 24 hours a day, seven days a week surgical care. In our delivery of care we aim for quality healthcare that is: patient centered, safe, timely, efficient, equitable, and effective. The department is engaged in quality, performance improvement and research to provide care that has the patient and family in mind. What You'll Do The Operating Room Nurse provides patient care in a surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment during surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. 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. A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. H/She will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrate evidence based practice through participation in unit projects and activities. Minimum Education Associate's Degree Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Required) Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 2 Years Of Operating Room Experience Required. 2 years of experience in at least two of the following specialties: Neurosurgery, Ortho, Ortho-Spine, General Surgery, Colorectal, ENT, Davinci Robotic, Kidney transplant is required. Required Skills/Knowledge 1 year Pediatric OR experience preferred (Preferred) Successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time. Care will incorporate best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature. Maintain proficiency in at least three or more of the following services: General Surgery, Colorectal, Kidney Transplant, ENT, Ortho/Ortho-spine, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology/Davinci-Robotic, Plastic, Oral Maxillofacial, GI. Knowledge of basic computer skill and ability to learn and apply new technology and skills. Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits of trying new approaches and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Building Partnerships: Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results. Collaboration: Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals. Communication: Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manger that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others. Inclusive of written and verbal skills. Diversity and Inclusion: Being sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other differences in the workforce; recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large. Decision Making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking the action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences; demonstrating critical thinking skills by problem solving patient care, and unit/system issues. Managing Relationships: Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication and strengthen relationships Managing Work: Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (Preferred) Functions As An Operating Room Nurse Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans. Serves as the communication liaison to patients, families, and members of the operating team. Prepares the operation room for the patient and the surgical procedure. Assembles equipment, supplies and implants, and ensures equipment is functional, and supplies and implants are available. Delivers perioperative patient and family centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care. Utilizes outcome data at the patient level to make care decisions. Participates in the quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance. Provides direct guidance and oversight of the orientee in all patient care and clinical activities and ensures that those behaviors adhere to documentation standards, standards of care, and policies and procedures. Participates in unit shared governance initiatives to improve patient care, throughput as determined by leadership. Navigates and documents in the EMR to support patient care. Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates the knowledge of risk and safety issues and uses measures to ensure optimal outcomes Actively participates in Universal Protocol and timeout, including the fire risk assessment with the surgical team prior to the start of the surgical procedure according to hospital policy guidelines. Completes post procedure pause at conclusion of surgical case. Understands purpose of positioning devices and uses them correctly, following policy, to protect the patient from injury and to promote optimal exposure. Follow established policy and procedures for instrument counts; initiate corrective actions when instrument counts are incorrect. Verifies medications, concentrations, expiration dates of all medication received on the sterile filed in concert with ST, surgeon, and Anesthesia provider. Communicates observations or concerns related to unsafe situations that pose a risk to patients, families or the healthcare team. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Pay attention to detail, practice STAR - Stop, Think, Act, Review. Assist the surgical team with emergency situations. Demonstrates Actions That Shows Accountability And Professional Judgment Arrives to the unit on time. Handles difficult situations appropriately. Utilizes downtime constructively. Complies with departmental policies and procedures. Consistently participates in staff meeting and in-services to improve skills. Completes, documents, and reports all mandatory education and training. New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements Initiate ways to improve operations through quality improvement and implement related solutions. Serve as a resource for current, new information or changes in specialty area. Care incorporates best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature. Mentor and precept new nurses in clinical specialties. Transformational Leadership Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in committees, task forces and/or community outreach. Role model critical thinking skills by problem-solving patient care and unit/system issues. Communication reflects development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs; makes suggestions for resolution of system issues. Role model procedures for escalation of issues; utilize chain of command. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with peers, physicians and other departments. Demonstrate proper use of identified hand off processes; follow up on inconsistent practice related to handoff. Take the lead 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. Initiate professional activities to enhance nursing practice. Engage in active review of peers giving constructive feedback through timely participation in evaluations. Role model adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; champion advancement of education and certification. Orchestrate involvement of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with co-workers. Serve as a resource as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice Analyze assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of database and plan of care within identified timeframes. Role model excellent clinical skills with complex patients; care reflects analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. Direct 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; verify with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time. Role model caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. Benefits That Support You Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services. Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day. Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts. Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans. Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more. Why Join Us Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments. Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health. Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams. The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. 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. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
Children's National Hospital

Clinical Program Coordinator (Registered Nurse) - Sports Medicine Center

$87,172.80 - $145,267.20 / year
Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10364 Ortho Sports Medicine Pay Range $87,172.80 - $145,267.20 Who We Are: Children’s National Hospital offers expert sports medicine services tailored to meet the unique needs of young athletes. The Fight For Children (FFC) Sports Medicine Center at Children’s National allows our team to provide athletic training, sports physical therapy, injury prevention and sports performance programs all under one roof in a state-of-the-art facility in Silver Spring, MD. About The Role The Clinical Program Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC. Will coordinate nursing care and services for patients and family members in specific healthcare specialty encounters by telephonic, electronic, in person, and/or by mail. Will consult with physicians, and other healthcare providers to resolve health concerns. 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 support the development of RN relationships within the community, specifically those relationships associated with the health and wellbeing of the community at large. Responsible to lead the activities of the patient care delivery team for specific patient population. Provide continuous accountability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and ensure that continuity of care is maintained. What You'll Bring Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience 5 years of Nursing experience. Minimum of one-year recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience for example as a charge nurse, educator, preceptor, council chair/member advancement on the clinical ladder or comparable positions. (Required) Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice Participate in/support Shared Nursing Leadership. Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on-going Magnet designation. Participate, contribute to internal/external committees, professional organizations, community activities. Accountable to support/participate in the Division of Nursing’s performance improvement process. Identify, define, and report on measures consistent with Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) for Ambulatory Nursing Practice. Integrate evidence-based practice and research into practice. Assist physicians and other professional providers to maintain appropriate cost and desired patient outcomes. 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. Patient Family- Centered Care Plan to consult and collaborate with patients, families' physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other professional colleagues; involve patients and families in shared decision making; advocate for patient and family; accessing relevant health services. Responsible and having the authority and accountability for clinical care for specific patient population and area workflow; develop pertinent goals based on patient response to illness, health promotion and program expected outcomes; implement suitable, evidence-based nursing interventions; provide careful and complete documentation of care provided. Use the nursing process in the clinic setting and in tele-health services to assess patient problems and concerns; critically analyze and integrate subjective and objective data. Provide health education based on the patient /family learning preferences throughout a patient’s disease trajectory or health promotion; utilize expertise in cultural competency to enhance relationships, processes, and outcomes for patients/families. Engage opportunities to act in the best interest of the patient/family, building trust and confidence, while upholding moral and legal standards of due care. Coordinate mechanisms across systems, institutions, and community to provide continuity of care for wellness needs or health concerns; direct and participate in the development of patient care policies and protocols in order to advise and guide practice. Resources and Work Environment Establish and maintain medical equipment and supplies, include a plan to promote safe and effective use of equipment. Ensure regulatory requirements are met and area is in a constant state of readiness in area of practice; keep update on the application of health informatics systems such as diagnosis and treatment technology linked to patient care. Apply knowledge of operations, financial principles, and resources to ensure quality and appropriate care services are delivered in a cost effective and safe manner. Responsible to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities in areas in clinical, legal, regulatory and cultural competence associated with patient population and community relevant care. Employ critical attributes of effective collaboration to create, promote, and maintain an environment that supports successful partnership and high-performance team outcomes. Partners for Excellence Facilitate interdisciplinary patient care rounds/conferences to review treatment goals and optimize outcomes. Ensure time, schedule and alternate coverage accuracy in meeting patients/families care and personal needs; participate in cross coverage of other areas providing clinical care when the special needs arise. Direct the flow of patients and staff to assure patients are adequately managed and the care environment is running smoothly. Work in collaboration with professional staff including RNs, LPNs, PCTs and other unlicensed assistive personnel as manifested in the state practice act/guidelines and CNMC job descriptions. Communicate and escalate clinical/administrative issues as appropriate to levels of individuals assigned for resolution. Participate in the peer review for staff. Benefits That Support You Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services. Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day. Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts. Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans. Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more. Why Join Us Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments. Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health. Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams. The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. 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. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
Inova Health

Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Units

Job Description Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse's and Registered Nurse Fellows to join the Progressive Care teams. This is for Full-time Day Shift 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. or Full-time Night Shift 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. | Monday – Friday (including some weekend shifts) Sign-on & Relocation Assistance Available for Eligible Nurses. Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities. Positions available for various shifts for Progressive Care Unit (Neuro with some Cardiac), and Cardiac Telemetry Progressive Care Unit (All Cardiac). Shifts : All (Full-time Day shift, Full-time Night shift) Specialty Areas : Inpatient Progressive Care Units only Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. We honor our RN's for providing world-class healthcare-every time, every touch- to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve! Progressive Care Unit Inova Alexandria's Hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an adult 52-bed Neurological/Cardiac Telemetry Unit. Nursing care is provided to medical, neurologic (Acute Stroke, Rule out Stroke, TIA) and cardiac patients in all phases of their disease process including initial diagnosis, treatment, and discharge. Each room is equipped with oxygen outlets, compressed air outlets and vacuum outlets. The patient population is 18 years old and older with a patient/nurse ratio of 4-5 to 1. Cardiac Tele Progressive Care Unit Inova Alexandria's Hospital Cardiac Telemetry Progressive Care Unit is a 40-bed cardiac acute care unit with the capacity of providing 24-hour telemetry monitoring. The population not only includes patients with cardiac disorders, and other complex diagnoses that require monitoring. The top DRGS: CHF, chest pain, stable cardiac arrhythmias, pneumonia, COPD, appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, uterine procedures, ureteral surgeries, major small/large bowel obstructions, post craniotomy patient and spinal surgeries transfers from ICU. Nurses are trained to be able to manage patients on high flow oxygen and BIPAP. Featured Benefits Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules Registered Nurse and Registered Nurse Fellow (RN) Progressive Care Job Responsibilities: The RN and RN Fellow achieves desired patient outcomes and enhances the patient experience by using a focused and integrated approach of care delivery. Practices in assigned patient care delivery settings and meets program objectives while utilizing and applying new knowledge. Meets educational goals under the direct supervision of an experienced RN and through various training formats. Minimum Qualifications Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an associate’s degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date. Experience: Requires a minimum of 1-year Registered Nurse experience. Certification: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Virginia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in Progressive Care, Intermediate Care, Intensive Care, Neuro and Cardiac Telemetry strongly preferred for RN roles. Open to acute care inpatient Med Surg experience for PCU RN Fellow roles. Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Children's National Hospital

RN Shift Coordinator/RN Charge D/N - 7East Medical Care Unit

$41.91 - $69.84 / hour
Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10303 7 East Pay Range $41.91 - $69.84 Who We Are: 7East Medical Care Unit is a 50-bed Pediatric Medical Care Unit and the first-choice unit for patients with diabetes, metabolic and GI, pulmonary illnesses, as well as numerous other general medical disorders. We provide exceptional, compassionate care to patients from just a few days old through their teenage years. Our patients come from all over the world and present with a wide range of diagnoses, making our unit a truly dynamic and exciting place to work. We are in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Our team works closely with multiple medical and consulting services, and we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier care while maintaining a strong sense of teamwork, respect, and support. The culture here is collaborative and inclusive—we take our work seriously, but we also know how to keep things positive and uplifting If you're looking to join a team that’s smart, enthusiastic, and deeply committed to making a difference in pediatric care, 7 East could be the perfect fit. We value professional growth, a healthy work-life balance, and people who bring both skill and heart to the job. About the Role: 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. The Shift Coordinator, on a shift to shift basis, directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient care delivery team. In collaboration with unit leadership, participates in planning, managing and evaluating unit based clinical care and ensuring that continuity of care is maintained. What You’ll Bring Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years Nursing experience. (Required) 1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The Shift Coordinator, will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC. Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia . Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research Participate/support Shared Leadership. Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey. Ensure that nursing is based on evidence of best practice. Accountable for supporting/participating in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process. Participate in community activities. Participates in Assessment, Planning, and Implementation of Nursing Process Continuously perform patient/family assessments as necessary to ensure needs are met. Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels using manager or clinical coordinator for complex issues. Function as a resource in planning patient discharge and all clinical issues. Utilize multidisciplinary approach to meeting patient care needs. Demonstrates Ability to Communicate Effectively Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills by adopting techniques for specific situations. Provide performance feedback to all staff in a constructive, timely manner. Effectively manage conflict resolution. Serve as consumer advocate for patient/family concerns. Educates Patient/Family Facilitate learning opportunities for all staff. Ensure that patient/family educational needs are met. 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 Benefits That Support You Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services. Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day. Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts. Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans. Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more. Why Join Us Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments. Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health. Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams. The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. 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. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
Children's National Hospital

Operating Room Registered Nurse M-F 7:00a - 5:30p w/Call

$36.11 - $63.99 / hour
Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10354 Operating Room Pay Range $36.11 - $63.99 The Operating Room Nurse provides patient care in a surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment during surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. 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. A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. H/She will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrate evidence based practice through participation in unit projects and activities. Minimum Education Associate's Degree Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Required) Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 2 years At least 2 years of operating room experience required. (Required) 2 years Experience in at least two of the following specialties: Neurosurgery, Ortho, Ortho-Spine, General Surgery, Colorectal, ENT, Davinci Robotic, Kidney transplant. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge 1 year Pediatric OR experience preferred (Preferred) Successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time. Care will incorporate best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature Maintain proficiency in at least three or more of the following services: General Surgery, Colorectal, Kidney Transplant, ENT, Ortho/Ortho-spine, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology/Davinci-Robotic, Plastic, Oral Maxillofacial, GI. Knowledge of basic computer skill and ability to learn and apply new technology and skills Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits of trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful Building Partnerships: Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results Collaboration: Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals Communication: Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manger that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others. Inclusive of written and verbal skills Diversity and Inclusion: Being sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other differences in the workforce; recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large. Decision Making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking the action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences; demonstrating critical thinking skills by problem solving patient care, and unit/system issues. Managing Relationships: Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication and strengthen relationships Managing Work: Effectively manage ones time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (Preferred) Functions As An Operating Room Nurse Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans. Serves as the communication liaison to patients, families, and members of the operating team. Prepares the operation room for the patient and the surgical procedure. Assembles equipment, supplies and implants, and ensures equipment is functional, and supplies and implants are available. Delivers perioperative patient and family centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence based care. Utilizes outcome data at the patient level to make care decisions. Participates in the quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance. Provides direct guidance and oversight of the orientee in all patient care and clinical activities and ensures that those behaviors adhere to documentation standards, standards of care, and policies and procedures. Participates in unit shared governance initiatives to improve patient care, throughput as determined by leadership. Navigates and documents in the EMR to support patient care. Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates the knowledge of risk and safety issues and uses measures to ensure optimal outcomes Actively participates in Universal Protocol and timeout, including the fire risk assessment with the surgical team prior to the start of the surgical procedure according to hospital policy guidelines. Completes post procedure pause at conclusion of surgical case. Understands purpose of positioning devices and uses them correctly, following policy, to protect the patient from injury and to promote optimal exposure. Follow established policy and procedures for instrument counts; initiate corrective actions when instrument counts are incorrect. Verifies medications, concentrations, expiration dates of all medication received on the sterile filed in concert with ST, surgeon, and Anesthesia provider. Communicates observations or concerns related to unsafe situations that pose a risk to patients, families or the healthcare team. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Pay attention to detail, practice STAR - Stop, Think, Act, Review. Assist the surgical team with emergency situations. Demonstrates actions that shows accountability and professional judgment Arrives to the unit on time. Handles difficult situations appropriately. Utilizes downtime constructively. Complies with departmental policies and procedures. Consistently participates in staff meeting and in-services to improve skills. Completes, documents, and reports all mandatory education and training. New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements Initiate ways to improve operations through quality improvement and implement related solutions. Serve as a resource for current, new information or changes in specialty area. Care incorporates best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature. Mentor and precept new nurses in clinical specialties. Transformational Leadership Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in: committees, task forces and/or community outreach. Role model critical thinking skills by problem-solving patient care and unit/system issues. Communication reflects development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs; makes suggestions for resolution of system issues. Role model procedures for escalation of issues; utilize chain of command. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with peers, physicians and other departments. Demonstrate proper use of identified hand off processes; follow up on inconsistent practice related to handoff. Take the lead 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. Initiate professional activities to enhance nursing practice. Engage in active review of peers giving constructive feedback through timely participation in evaluations. Role model adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; champion advancement of education and certification. Orchestrate involvement of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with co-workers. Serve as a resource as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice Analyze assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of database and plan of care within identified timeframes. Role model excellent clinical skills with complex patients; care reflects analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. Direct 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; verify with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time. Role model caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. 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. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
Inova Health

Oncology Nurse (RN) Navigator Benign Hematology

Job Description Inova Schar Cancer Institute’s Fairfax location is looking for a dedicated Oncology Nurse Navigator to join the team working within the Benign Hematology space. This role will be full-time day shift from Monday – Friday. Our Navigators work in an exempt capacity, but we anticipate the schedule to be Monday – Friday with regular day shift hours. Our Fairfax clinic is not open on weekends or Inova-recognized holidays. The Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient. Inova Schar gives patients unmatched logistical, clinical and emotional support. Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counselors, nurses and caregivers are backed by the latest in drug discovery, clinical trials, research and advanced treatments. Together, we are dedicated to delivering the best quality cancer care, from diagnosis to survivorship. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. The Oncology Nurse Navigator provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way across the health system and continuum of care and in the community for past, current and potential cancer patients. Guides patient and family through the health system from diagnosis, testing, treatment and follow-up care to assist patients with navigating the continuum of care. Acts as a liaison, advocate and point of contact to patient/family members by helping them access the best healthcare outcomes from doctors, hospitals and others who provide their required services. May assist patients and families with resolving financial, psychosocial, functional, and administrative issues by advising of options and referring to appropriate resources. Acts as advisor/educator by providing emotional support, counseling, clinical education, resources and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the healthcare process and personal decision-making. Facilitates and oversees the care delivery for patient under the direction of the department manager. Job Responsibilities Anticipates patient's needs and advocates for patient rights and appropriate utilization of services. Builds working relationships with patient, healthcare providers, and community resources to maximize patient outcome and identify/resolve barriers to the plan of care. Conducts ongoing promotion of healthcare program to community-based resources to include developing written materials and public presentations describing activities related to patient care and research. Coordinates community health programs and cancer-related education and groups. Conducts comprehensive assessment of the patient's health and psycho-social needs, and develops a case management plan in collaboration with the patient and their support system. Assesses patient needs and coordination of multidisciplinary care. Serves as a clinical consultant to the health care team. Coordinates a patient's plan of care which may include answering patient questions regarding disease process and plan of care, appointment scheduling when appropriate, assisting with referral process, and providing community resources. Coordinates patient discharge from hospital to insure adherence to SOPs. Maintains a working knowledge of availability of community resources and financial services for providing clinical care and knowledge about appropriate referrals. Educates patients and family members regarding disease process. Completes documentation related to pretesting, plan, written consent, orders and outcome according to policy; communicate verbally or in writing to other team members. Minimum Qualifications Certification - Basic Life Support; certification in oncology within 2 years of hire Licensure - Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse Experience - 3 years progressive nursing experience with primary care management of patient population Education - Bachelors Degree in Nursing Preferred Qualifications Previous oncology experience Previous experience with hematology patients About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Amergis

ER RN - Washington, DC

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the emergency room setting or other emergent critical care areas. Minimum Requirements: Current Registered Nurse License within the state of practice Minimum of one year emergency room experience preferred Current CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
FutureCare

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - FT Nights

$31.25 - $36 / hour
Overview At FutureCare our Licensed Practical Nurses are our frontline heroes and are the heart of healthcare. Through their unwavering commitment and hands on approach to deliver the highest standards of quality, our talented compassionate LPN’s wear a badge of courage as they provide support and care for our residents. Making a difference, providing hope, and better health for tomorrow is what makes us FutureCare! Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “ Top Workplace ” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “ Best Nursing Homes ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan. ***Competitive Salary $31.25-$36.00/hr and Shift Differential*** Salary Disclosure Statement The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the RN, assist in care planning and treatments for residents and consults with other nursing staff as appropriate with applying knowledge and resources Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills required to care for the resident population on an assigned unit Review resident medical records to ensure nursing practice provided is within State and Federal guidelines Document care provided and report changes in resident status to shift supervisor Review all referrals for consultation, treatment or resolution of problems are valid and applicable to the documented nurse plans Seeks opportunities for professional growth and expansion of responsibilities to maintain competency levels Set and implement goals and policies consistent with the philosophy and purpose of FutureCare’s nursing facility Qualifications Must hold an active LPN license issued in the state of Maryland 1 year of nursing experience preferred Previous experience caring for residents in an acute or long-term health care facility a plus Team player with strong work ethic and a willingness to assist where needed Must possess a current CPR license Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal communication with all personnel, residents, and families Equal Opportunity Employer FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.
VHC Health

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Position Title Registered Nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit Job Description Purpose & Scope: Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position. Education: Bachelor's in Nursing Required Experience: One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or, Compact State Licensure in Nursing required BLS certification required Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below. ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery De-escalation training: BHU, ED Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification. Additional Job Description At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Inova Health

Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access Team

Job Description Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access Team to join the team. This role will be full-time; 3-12-hour shifts (Monday-Friday); 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM; with rotating weekends and holidays. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, & flexible work schedules. Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access Team Job Responsibilities Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs Participates in the planning of routine transitional health care needs and responds to changes in patient's needs and holistic caring Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care and determines immediate priorities and offers solutions for problems Performs psychosocial and physiologic assessments that integrate changing data as documented in procedure notes Monitors the EKG, hemodynamic variances, and other physiologic data during the procedure Selects appropriate instruments and supplies based on a patient presentation during the procedure and maintains proper sterile technique throughout the procedure Updates primary RN with the ability to use line, type of line placed, and any special considerations (eg. gauze dressing or clotting dressing used) Immediately recognizes and responds to adverse clinical situations and directs others to assist in a favorable patient outcome Documents entire procedure, including complications, equipment used, medications administered as part of the patient's permanent record Serves as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members in educating on infection control, care and maintenance of the inserted device, and clinical resource in troubleshooting Effectively manages supply usage by anticipating supply needs during the procedure and effectively maintain supplies within the lab Calibrates, operates and troubleshoots a wide variety of equipment and instruments Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals Demonstrates evidence of self-development activities (beyond orientation) and attends services/seminars related to the field and maintains own Employee Continuing Education Record May perform additional duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Associate's Degree. If RN has an Associate's Degree, within 2 years of date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 5 years of start date. Experience: Experience assessing and placing peripheral access including Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC), Midline Catheters, and Peripheral IV's Certifications: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association; VA-BC certification must be obtained within 15 months of hire. This timeframe includes the one year of experience required for board eligibility and the 90-day period to obtain certification after meeting the minimum eligibility requirements. Licenses: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license Preferred Qualifications Experience: Experience with PICC and midline placement; comfortable using ultrasound guidance for vascular access. About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Gastro Health

Medical Assistant

$20 - $23 / hour
Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant to join our team! Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours. This role offers: A great work/life balance No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday Paid holidays and paid time off Rapidity growing team with opportunities for advancement Competitive compensation Benefits package Duties you will be responsible for: Greet and room patients, ensuring appropriate patient flow Update patient's medical chart with accurate and timely documentation Manage phone triage and take appropriate action under the direction of the provider Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders Provide patient education as well as personal patient care to provide comfort and well-being to acknowledge physiological and psychological needs Under direction from providers, process refills for prescriptions following clinic protocol Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships in dealing with fellow clinic employees, managers and providers Take direction and initiate actions that will allow cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent 2+ years experience as a medical assistant (AAMA certification preferred) Medical terminology knowledge required We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees: Medical Dental Vision Spending Accounts Life / AD&D Disability Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Legal Identity Theft Pet 401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees Discretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more. Interested in learning more? Click here to learn more about the location. Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees. Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!
Morningside House of Leesburg

Registered Medication Aide (FT Evening)

Now Hiring: Registered Medication Aide – Full Time, Part Time We are looking for RMAs to join our team at Morningside House of Leesburg, a leading assisted living community in Leesburg, VA . Apply today to become a valued member of our incredible team at Morningside House Senior Living, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we THRIVE! Available Shifts / Schedule : What we are offering: Competitive pay! Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals. Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years. Paid Time Off – 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time. Tuition Reimbursement! Holiday Pay. Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance. Employer Paid Hospital Insurance. Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage. Professional growth and development opportunities. Employee Appreciation Events. RMA - Position Summary: Administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and wellbeing of the residents. RMA - Essential Responsibilities: Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with community policy. Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart. May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications. RMA records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed. Observes and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse immediately. Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy. Ensure antiseptic techniques and good hand washing practices for infection control, as well as utilizing universal precautions are in place and practiced. RMA reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents. Submit incident/accident reports to supervisor or Administrator within twentyfour (24) hours after their occurrence. Communicates with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisors. RMA supervises care staff in absence of nurses. Maintains, cleans and organizes the Medication Room. Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities. Attends all required training, in-service and staff meetings May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. Maintain resident confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and residents with kindness, dignity and respect. Comply with Resident’s Rights rules. RMA - Requirements: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Medication Aide certification required. Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
FutureCare

Registered Nurse RN - All Shifts

$36 - $44 / hour
Overview At FutureCare our Registered Nurses are our frontline heroes and are the heart of healthcare. Through their unwavering commitment and hands on approach to deliver the highest standards of quality, our talented compassionate Registered Nurses wear a badge of courage as they provide support and care for our residents. Making a difference, providing hope, and better health for tomorrow is what makes us FutureCare! Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “ Top Workplace ” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “ Best Nursing Homes ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan. ***Competitive Salary $36.00-$44.00/hr and Shift Differentials!*** Salary Disclosure Statement The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc. Responsibilities Responsible for assisting in the delivery of resident care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation Review resident medical records to ensure nursing practice provided is within State and Federal guidelines Review all referrals for consultation, treatment or resolution of problems are valid and applicable to the documented nurse plans Evaluate and monitor resident responses to daily implementation of nursing care to ensure the provision of resident care plans are met Implement physician’s orders, nursing interventions and procedures as needed for the care of the resident Seeks opportunities for professional growth and expansion of responsibilities to maintain competency levels Set and implement goals and policies consistent with the philosophy and purpose of FutureCare’s nursing facility Qualifications Must hold an active Registered Nurse license issued in the state of Maryland 1 year of nursing experience preferred Previous experience caring for residents in an acute or long-term health care facility a plus Must possess a current CPR license Equal Opportunity Employer FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.
Children's National Hospital

Operating Room Registered Nurse - M-F 9:00a - 7:30p w/Call

$36.11 - $63.99 / hour
Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10354 Operating Room Pay Range $36.11 - $63.99 Shift: 4-10 Hour Shifts per week - Monday - Friday 9:00 - 7:30p (w/call) Who We Are The Perioperative Services Department consists of the Operating Room (OR), Surgery Preparation, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Sterile Processing Department (SPD), and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in Rockville, MD., Radiology, and Endoscopy Unit. The Shiekh Zayed Campus is equipped and available to provide 24 hours a day, seven days a week surgical care. In our delivery of care we aim for quality healthcare that is: patient centered, safe, timely, efficient, equitable, and effective. The department is engaged in quality, performance improvement and research to provide care that has the patient and family in mind. What You'll Do The Operating Room Nurse provides patient care in a surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment during surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. 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. A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. H/She will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrate evidence based practice through participation in unit projects and activities. Minimum Education Associate's degree Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Required) Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 2 - Years Of Operating Room Experience Required. 2 - years' experience in at least two of the following specialties: Neurosurgery, Ortho, Ortho-Spine, General Surgery, Colorectal, ENT, Davinci Robotic, Kidney transplant required (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge 1 year Pediatric OR experience preferred (Preferred) Successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time. Care will incorporate best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature. Maintain proficiency in at least three or more of the following services: General Surgery, Colorectal, Kidney Transplant, ENT, Ortho/Ortho-spine, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology/Davinci-Robotic, Plastic, Oral Maxillofacial, GI. Knowledge of basic computer skill and ability to learn and apply new technology and skills. Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits of trying new approaches and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Building Partnerships: Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results. Collaboration: Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals. Communication: Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manger that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others. Inclusive of written and verbal skills. Diversity and Inclusion: Being sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other differences in the workforce; recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large. Decision Making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking the action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences; demonstrating critical thinking skills by problem solving patient care, and unit/system issues. Managing Relationships: Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication and strengthen relationships Managing Work: Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (Preferred) Functions As An Operating Room Nurse Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans. Serves as the communication liaison to patients, families, and members of the operating team. Prepares the operation room for the patient and the surgical procedure. Assembles equipment, supplies and implants, and ensures equipment is functional, and supplies and implants are available. Delivers perioperative patient and family centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care. Utilizes outcome data at the patient level to make care decisions. Participates in the quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance. Provides direct guidance and oversight of the orientee in all patient care and clinical activities and ensures that those behaviors adhere to documentation standards, standards of care, and policies and procedures. Participates in unit shared governance initiatives to improve patient care, throughput as determined by leadership. Navigates and documents in the EMR to support patient care. Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates the knowledge of risk and safety issues and uses measures to ensure optimal outcomes Actively participates in Universal Protocol and timeout, including the fire risk assessment with the surgical team prior to the start of the surgical procedure according to hospital policy guidelines. Completes post procedure pause at conclusion of surgical case. Understands purpose of positioning devices and uses them correctly, following policy, to protect the patient from injury and to promote optimal exposure. Follow established policy and procedures for instrument counts; initiate corrective actions when instrument counts are incorrect. Verifies medications, concentrations, expiration dates of all medication received on the sterile filed in concert with ST, surgeon, and Anesthesia provider. Communicates observations or concerns related to unsafe situations that pose a risk to patients, families or the healthcare team. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Pay attention to detail, practice STAR - Stop, Think, Act, Review. Assist the surgical team with emergency situations. Demonstrates Actions That Shows Accountability And Professional Judgment Arrives to the unit on time. Handles difficult situations appropriately. Utilizes downtime constructively. Complies with departmental policies and procedures. Consistently participates in staff meeting and in-services to improve skills. Completes, documents, and reports all mandatory education and training. New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements Initiate ways to improve operations through quality improvement and implement related solutions. Serve as a resource for current, new information or changes in specialty area. Care incorporates best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature. Mentor and precept new nurses in clinical specialties. Transformational Leadership Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in: committees, task forces and/or community outreach. Role model critical thinking skills by problem-solving patient care and unit/system issues. Communication reflects development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs; makes suggestions for resolution of system issues. Role model procedures for escalation of issues; utilize chain of command. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with peers, physicians and other departments. Demonstrate proper use of identified hand off processes; follow up on inconsistent practice related to handoff. Take the lead 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. Initiate professional activities to enhance nursing practice. Engage in active review of peers giving constructive feedback through timely participation in evaluations. Role model adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; champion advancement of education and certification. Orchestrate involvement of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with co-workers. Serve as a resource as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice Analyze assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of database and plan of care within identified timeframes. Role model excellent clinical skills with complex patients; care reflects analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. Direct 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; verify with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time. Role model caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. Benefits That Support You Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services. Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day. Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts. Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans. Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more. Why Join Us Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments. Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health. Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams. The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. 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. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
Kaiser Permanente

Medical Assistant, 20hrs, Tysons

Job Summary: Under direct physician supervision, assists providers, nurses and allied health personnel in delivering comprehensive, high quality patient care to Kaiser Permanente members. Essential Responsibilities: Assists the physician in providing comprehensive medical care to targeted patient population in the ambulatory clinic setting by: Preparing the patient for the medical examination. Performing rooming-in, screening activities and patient histories for the appropriate to patient population. Performing assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures. Set up patient for virtual visit in clinic. Turnover room following patient visit. Serve as chaperone for exams if requested by patient. Assisting with scheduling follow-up appointments and activities as recommended by the physician. Performs clinical tasks and/or procedures appropriate to targeted patient population under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician. Immediately notifies physician or other licensed health care provider of patients observed to be in distress. Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP HealthConnect. Facilitates smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring the flow of patients and intervening as appropriate to minimize wait times and promote a positive experience for the patient. Assists with inventory and requisition of required supplies; keeps exam and procedure rooms adequately stocked at all times. Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors and fellow staff members at all times. Monitor and manage refrigerated medications under the supervision of the practicing physician. Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements. Administers medications per KP policy and using the 5 rights of medication administration. Performs basic diagnostic and laboratory tests and specimen collection per KP policy and CLIA regulations. Assist with routine patient education and self-care instructions as directed by providers. Performs other duties as assigned.
MedStar Health

Medical Assistant - PRN Urgent Care

$19.55 - $34.25 / hour
About this Job: General Summary of Position The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting under the supervision of a physician/provider and/or a registered nurse. Duties may include venipuncture medication and vaccine administration measurement and documentation of vital signs and assisting providers with patient exams and telephone and clerical support. Position may float to other sites/locations within the system. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards. Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards. Assists providers with patient preparation for examination minor office procedures and with the examination and education of patients. Supports other members of the clinical care team assuring optimal best-practice patient flow; manages variable and unpredictable patient volume throughout the workday. Provides clerical support and serves as backup for the Patient Services Coordinator or other team members as needed. Participates in daily team huddles to review and prepare for scheduled patient visits. Screens all patients regardless of visit type for preventative care needs ongoing support barriers to care safety concerns and potential fall risk. Conducts surveillance for transitions of care urgent/emergent care or follow up tasks such as retrieval of documents associated with referrals/testing. Conducts motivational interviews that include patient screening and/or coaching on disease management ability motivation to change learning care needs and community outreach needs. Identifies potential behavioral health needs of patients using appropriate screening tools and notifies provider of findings. As part of a High Reliability Organization reports actual and potential problems concerning patients families and associates using established reporting protocols for MedStar Health and/or work location. Participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve care quality and safety. Ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory accreditation and quality/safety standards by maintaining and auditing temperature logs ensuring medication supplies are current/unexpired checking and maintaining emergency equipment area free of clutter and other related tasks. Participates in population management activities including an awareness of the populations served and engages the patient in self-management support care/health goal setting pre-visit planning and the capturing of information that leads to health care improvement activities. Performs selected patient and laboratory testing consistent with the scope of the practice including but not limited to Point of Care Testing tuberculosis skin testing electrocardiography pulmonary function tests and vision and hearing testing (dependent upon provider and site requirements). Removes sutures/staples after the provider has examined the patient and written the appropriate order. Documents these activities in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) or other venues based on policy. Documents clinically related activities accurately in the patient's EMR; performs required patient follow-up: to include pap smears Pb levels HIV mammograms and STD's. Collects and processes specimens completes requisitions and documents in logbook or other applicable forms/records. Provides escort for patients and assists with patient discharge activities. Provides chaperoning for patients per policy. Fulfills infection prevention and environmental responsibilities as assigned which many include: Light cleaning during clinic hours and cleaning of equipment. Updates appropriate records of scheduled equipment maintenance and manages drug and medical supply inventories. Provides telephone screening services to gather information from patients determine appropriate disposition and document per established telephone screening protocols. Under onsite provider supervision may insert intravenous catheter for physician initiated IV fluid therapy or administration of intravenous medications. Under direct onsite physician supervision may insert remove and monitor urinary catheter for procedures and prepare and administer oral drugs and injections limited to intradermal subcutaneous and intramuscular. May perform phlebotomy. Utilizes the EMR to propose patient medication refills for provider approval. Completes requisitions for tests (if applicable). Contacts insurance companies for Pre-authorizations for patient medications and specialty referrals including insurance authorization. Floats to other sites/locations within the system as appropriate and performs all duties at multiple sites. Attends scheduled meetings including but not limited to regular staff meetings and training classes for safety infection control OSHA CLIA BLS and others as required. Demonstrates behavior consistent with MedStar Health mission vision goals SPIRIT values objectives and patient care philosophy. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required and Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred Experience Less than 1 year 6 months experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent required. externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting strongly preferred. completed externship program at medstar health may be substituted for the 6 months experience in ambulatory care medical office. preferred and For Cardiology offices only: 6 months experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent required or Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology/science or related major or successful completion of a cardiac technician course. preferred and Prior experience as a medical assistant preferred Licenses and Certifications Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA by the American Association of Medical Assistants within 1 Year required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists through American Medical Technologists within 1 Year required and 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 and Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Clinical competency as verified within 90-day orientation period and annually thereafter. Excellent customer service/patient interaction skills. Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of : USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.
MedStar Health

Medical Assistant - Ortho

About this Job: General Summary of Position The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting under the supervision of a physician/provider and/or a registered nurse. Duties may include venipuncture medication and vaccine administration measurement and documentation of vital signs and assisting providers with patient exams and telephone and clerical support. Position may float to other sites/locations within the system. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards. Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards. Assists providers with patient preparation for examination minor office procedures and with the examination and education of patients. Supports other members of the clinical care team assuring optimal best-practice patient flow; manages variable and unpredictable patient volume throughout the workday. Provides clerical support and serves as backup for the Patient Services Coordinator or other team members as needed. Participates in daily team huddles to review and prepare for scheduled patient visits. Screens all patients regardless of visit type for preventative care needs ongoing support barriers to care safety concerns and potential fall risk. Conducts surveillance for transitions of care urgent/emergent care or follow up tasks such as retrieval of documents associated with referrals/testing. Conducts motivational interviews that include patient screening and/or coaching on disease management ability motivation to change learning care needs and community outreach needs. Identifies potential behavioral health needs of patients using appropriate screening tools and notifies provider of findings. As part of a High Reliability Organization reports actual and potential problems concerning patients families and associates using established reporting protocols for MedStar Health and/or work location. Participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve care quality and safety. Ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory accreditation and quality/safety standards by maintaining and auditing temperature logs ensuring medication supplies are current/unexpired checking and maintaining emergency equipment area free of clutter and other related tasks. Participates in population management activities including an awareness of the populations served and engages the patient in self-management support care/health goal setting pre-visit planning and the capturing of information that leads to health care improvement activities. Performs selected patient and laboratory testing consistent with the scope of the practice including but not limited to Point of Care Testing tuberculosis skin testing electrocardiography pulmonary function tests and vision and hearing testing (dependent upon provider and site requirements). Removes sutures/staples after the provider has examined the patient and written the appropriate order. Documents these activities in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) or other venues based on policy. Documents clinically related activities accurately in the patient's EMR; performs required patient follow-up: to include pap smears Pb levels HIV mammograms and STD's. Collects and processes specimens completes requisitions and documents in logbook or other applicable forms/records. Provides escort for patients and assists with patient discharge activities. Provides chaperoning for patients per policy. Fulfills infection prevention and environmental responsibilities as assigned which many include: Light cleaning during clinic hours and cleaning of equipment. Updates appropriate records of scheduled equipment maintenance and manages drug and medical supply inventories. Provides telephone screening services to gather information from patients determine appropriate disposition and document per established telephone screening protocols. Under onsite provider supervision may insert intravenous catheter for physician initiated IV fluid therapy or administration of intravenous medications. Under direct onsite physician supervision may insert remove and monitor urinary catheter for procedures and prepare and administer oral drugs and injections limited to intradermal subcutaneous and intramuscular. May perform phlebotomy. Utilizes the EMR to propose patient medication refills for provider approval. Completes requisitions for tests (if applicable). Contacts insurance companies for Pre-authorizations for patient medications and specialty referrals including insurance authorization. Floats to other sites/locations within the system as appropriate and performs all duties at multiple sites. Attends scheduled meetings including but not limited to regular staff meetings and training classes for safety infection control OSHA CLIA BLS and others as required. Demonstrates behavior consistent with MedStar Health mission vision goals SPIRIT values objectives and patient care philosophy. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred Experience 6 months experience working in an ambulatory care medical office equivalent experience required Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting strongly preferred. Completed externship program at Medstar Health may be substituted for the 6 months experience in ambulatory care medical office. For Cardiology offices only: 6 months experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent required or Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology/science or related major or successful completion of a cardiac technician course. Prior experience as a medical assistant preferred Licenses and Certifications Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA or equivalent within 1 Year required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists or equivalent within 1 Year required 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. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Clinical competency as verified within 90-day orientation period and annually thereafter. Excellent customer service/patient interaction skills. Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of : USD $24.53 - USD $37.44 /Hr.