Nursing Jobs in Sterling, VA
$68,806.40 - $125,174.40 / year
Full-Time | Rotating Shifts | $25,000 Sign-On Bonus Children’s National Hospital is the region’s leading provider of critical care for seriously ill and injured infants and children. We offer the only Level IV Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and specialized Cardiac ICU (CICU) in the greater Washington, DC area. In our state-of-the-art CICU, our team of pediatric heart specialists is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of our most vulnerable patients. The Cardiac ICU provides subspecialty care for critically ill patients with congenital, acquired cardiovascular or related diseases. The 26-bed unit integrates the latest technology in a family friendly environment. The multidisciplinary team is dedicated to improving outcomes for children through innovation and research. The CICU staff includes an integrated cardiac team with all sub-specialists readily available and accessible. The unit-based staff includes a dedicated pharmacist, respiratory therapist, social worker, nurses, as well as physicians from the divisions of anesthesiology, critical care medicine, cardiology and cardiac surgery. Children’s CICU is home to an Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) center of excellence for ECMO services in children. The CICU also has VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) and heart transplant programs. The Telehealth Command Center in our CICU uses cutting-edge technology to keep continuous watch over the most fragile patients. It offers collaborative communication to help monitor, predict and prevent major events such as cardiac arrest. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Minimum Education ADN Minimum, BSN Preferred Minimum Work Experience Required Skills/Knowledge 1 year Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN experience (Required) The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area. Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia. (Required) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) . Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care. Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time. Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Job Nursing Organization Patient Services Position Status R (Regular) Shift Rotating Work Schedule 36 hours Job Posting Mar 24, 2026, 8:06:34 PM Full-Time Salary Range 68806.4 
$97,843.20 - $163,072 / year
All nurse managers are responsible to a nurse executive and manage one or more defined areas of organized nursing services and are accountable for nursing services 24/7 as appropriate for the assigned area(s). Nurse managers participate in planning, implementation, management and evaluation of operations, supervision of staff, budget, regulatory readiness and staffing. Nurse managers facilitate an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships among nursing personnel and other health care disciplines throughout the organization. Minimum Work Experience 5 years (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Strong knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Expertise in the area of specialty. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Grow Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the mission Exemplary Practice Establishes collaborative relationships with all members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal state of health and well-being of the patients and families served. Utilizes expertise in cultural competency to enhance relationships, processes, and outcomes for patients/families, ensuring education through face to face or telephonic methods. Treats every patient/family with dignity and worth, acknowledging their individuality and autonomy. Engages opportunities to act in the best interest of the patient/family, building trust and confidence, while upholding moral and legal standards of due care. Consistently evaluates care delivery model, incorporating various sources of data, (e.g. patient satisfaction data) to improve processes. Transformational Leadership Contributes to the development of departmental strategic plans. Supports and communicates the strategic plan to all employees. Uses budget tools to forecast and make decisions while analyzing and interpreting variances. Accountable for planning for staffing. Continuously monitors and adjusts staffing based on area needs. Uses trended data (e.g. labor productivity data) to manage the staffing plans. Assumes coverage of other areas when the need arises and assumes the responsibility, accountability and level of authority within authorized scope. Communicates and escalates clinical and administrative issues as appropriate to senior leadership Employs varied performance measures to analyze and enhance patient outcomes and staff/organization effectiveness. Ensures regulatory requirements are met and upholds overall safety standards of the work area Structural Empowerment Responsible for full implementation of Shared Nursing Leadership and participates in Hospital wide committees. Promotes staff/unit involvement in the community. Coordinates mechanisms across systems, institutions, and community to provide continuity of care in collaboration with key stakeholders. Employs critical attributes of effective collaboration to create, promote, and maintain an environment that supports successful partnership and high-performance team outcomes. Develops and engages ongoing monitoring, and staff and member education to assure environmental management plans provide safe, accessible, effective and functional environment of care. New Knowledge Ensures that the practice of nursing is based upon scientific evidence and best practice. Encourages staff participation in research. Encourages and facilitates professional certification and further education. Organizational Accountabilities Deliver Set and clearly communicate team goals and priorities in alignment with departmental goals and budgets Develop the budget and assign resources to meet the team goals Provide the resources and guidance required for employees to perform effectively Develop procedures to ensure high safety and quality, and course correct as needed Identify customers’ needs and ensure service excellence in meeting those needs Engage Be the link between the department and the team in defining the strategies to meet team goals Provide prompt and clear feedback to staff and support their performance Ensure team adherence to organizational regulations Manage the working environment to promote productivity and motivation Represent the team in clearing obstacles to high performance Hire staff and develop their capabilities Monitor and promote strong employee engagement Grow Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the mission Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Job Management Organization COE Hospital-Based Specliaties Position Status R (Regular) Shift Day Work Schedule 8:00-16:00 Job Posting Mar 23, 2026, 7:10:48 PM Full-Time Salary Range 97843.2 $75,108.80 - $133,099.20 / year
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 wellbeing of the community at large. The nurse provides telephonic clinical assessment, advice, health education and counseling giving appropriate clinical disposition and facilitating referral. The nurse engaging in telenursing practice assesses, plans, intervenes, and evaluates the outcomes of nursing care, using technologies such as the Internet, computers, telephones, digital assessment tools, and telemonitoring equipment. This position is on-site at Children's National Shepherd Park located at 7125 13th Place NW, Washington, DC 20012. Minimum Education BSN (Required) Minimum Work Experience 5 years RN experience (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Have basic computer skills (Experience with Microsoft® Windows operating system database and word processing software required -such as 30 wpm). Ability to handle multiple line phone. clinical knowledge in disease, prevention, wellness, health risk assessment, self-care management, and health education. Demonstrate effective prescription management skills. Application of the nursing process in telehealth care. Delivery of culturally sensitive, age-specific care to identified populations. Assessment and provision of care using telecommunication devices. Use of the clinical decision support tools. Demonstration of problem-solving, prioritization, collaboration, and customer relation skills. Communication skills: including effective listening, negotiation, counsel and crisis management. Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources (people, services, and materials.) Prevention and reporting of unusual occurrences and adverse events. Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required) Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Telehealth nursing or Ambulatory Nursing (Preferred) Tele-Health Nursing Demonstrate appropriate and efficient use of department specific equipment/software necessary to perform role (multi-feature telephones, automatic call distribution (ACD), keyboard skills, Windows and call processing software, fax, copier, etc. Comply with call/email management standards. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the program’s identified top 10 triage/ symptom guidelines. Manage clinical calls/emails using the nursing process; document caller encounters in the system. Be able to manage and document calls if computer system is down. Achieve telehealth and other applicable national certifications. Leadership Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in: committees, task forces and/or community outreach. Communicate plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs; make suggestions for resolution of system issues. Role model procedures for escalation of issues, utilize chain of command. Demonstrate proper use of identified hand off processes; follow up on inconsistent practice related to handoff. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with peers, physicians and other departments. Take the lead to implement change and support management decisions. Structural Empowerment Maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. Initiate professional activities to enhance nursing practice; provide telephonic and electronic clinical assessment, advice, health education and counseling - giving appropriate clinical disposition and facilitating referral. Engage in active review of peers giving constructive feedback through timely participation in evaluations. Serve as a resource as needed and know when to escalate to next level. 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. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Role Models caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities Program Improvement Initiate ways to improve operations through quality improvement and implement related solutions. Identify self-learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs. 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. Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences Demonstrate personal and professional integrity Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are me Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations Shepherd Park & RDI Job Nursing Organization Goldberg Cntr Cmnty Ped Hlth Position Status R (Regular) Shift Variable Work Schedule Mon-Fri 0730-2000, Sat 0800-1630 Job Posting Mar 23, 2026, 7:23:58 PM Full-Time Salary Range 75108.8 $82,347.20 - $137,238.40 / year
The Education Injury Prevention Outreach Coordinator will collaborate with Program Manager of Trauma & Burn Service to support the plans, development, implementation and evaluation of physician, nursing, and allied health trauma & burn related education, prevention and outreach programs. 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 wellbeing of the community at large. The following licenses & certifications would be required within 1 year of hire: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) TNAC (Trauma Nursing Advanced Course) Minimum Education BSN (Required) Master's Degree (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience Required Licenses And Certifications 3 years progressive acute care and management experience (Required) Licensure/certification in specialty required as applicable. (Required) Functional Accountabilities Organizational Functions Collaborate with the Program Manager & Chief, Trauma & Burn Services and other organizational leaders in promoting American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) criteria and regulations for trauma & burn related education, prevention and outreach programs. Participate in assigned organizational committees. Design, coordinate, and evaluate interventions which advance the mission of CNMC, support the strategic plan, and deliver designated outcomes. Serve as consultant in instructional design and evaluation. Education Develop, plan and present educational programs consistent with an educational needs assessment. Use knowledge base of teaching and learning theories to develop curriculum design, test and measurement evaluation. Use adult learning principles to contribute to professional development activities. Serve as faculty/coordinator for Trauma T rends in Nursing. Participate in nursing orientation and other in-service programs for professional and para-professional nursing staff. Evaluate the outcomes of educational endeavors and track learner’s outcomes. Injury Prevention Outreach Acknowledge requests for information and education from community-based hospitals and other health care organizations. Collaborate with external injury prevention community organizations to focus on the primary causes of injury in the region. Utilize trauma registry data to help design interventions to prevent childhood injuries within the District of Columbia. Participate in collaborative injury prevention research efforts. Acknowledge requests for information and education from community-based hospitals and other health care organizations. Collaborate with external injury prevention community organizations to focus on the primary causes of injury in the region. Professional Practice/Research Participate in Shared Leadership. Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey. Ensure that nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level). Participate in community activities. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences Demonstrate personal and professional integrity Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Job Nursing Organization Surgery COE Position Status R (Regular) Shift Day Work Schedule 40 Job Posting Mar 23, 2026, 6:53:45 PM Full-Time Salary Range 82347.2 
$120,078.40 - $180,003.20 / year
White Oak Medical Center If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire a Director of Nursing Research & Quality Outcome who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. The Nursing Research, Clinical Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Quality Outcome Leader is responsible for leading the integration of evidence-based practices into clinical workflows to improve patient outcomes, safety, and care quality. This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate current practices, implement research backed interventions, and foster a culture of inquiry and continuous improvement; coordinates nursing research goals to align with Adventist Healthcare strategic goals. As the Director of Nursing Research & Quality Outcome, you will: • Lead and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of EBP initiatives, clinical research across departments. Maintain oversight NDNQI database. • Collaborate with clinical teams to identify areas for improvement and translate research findings into practice. Monitor and report on patient outcomes related to EBP interventions. • Mentor staff in EBP methodology, including literature review, critical appraisal, and project design. Facilitate training sessions and workshops on EBP principles and quality improvement tools. • Participates in and supports quality and performance improvement initiatives. Works with relevant leaders to support the implementation of key tactics related to the WOMC strategic plan. • Develop Best Evidence and Recommendation (BEaR) statements to guide clinical decision making in collaboration with operational excellence. • Provides leadership and structure for the translation of research findings into improvements in practice and improved patient outcomes. Researches, benchmarks and presents issues/recommendations in relation to emerging healthcare trends. • Mentors’ nurses in proposal development, abstract writing and completion of research and evidence-based practice projects. Performs ongoing data collection, monitoring and assessment of project achievements to support targeted goals and outcomes. Publishes and presents findings from research studies at local and national programs. • Facilitates EBP to achieve positive outcomes within AHC Pillars of Excellence. People, Quality& Safety, Experience and Finance • Ensures outcome alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals. • Maintains oversight of GWTG Resuscitation (Get with the Guidelines) metrics, develops EVBP practice guidelines to support and achieve excellence in patient outcomes • Support WOMC strategic goals with critical emphasis on Pillars of Excellence 5% Other Duties as Assigned Qualifications Include: • Master’s Required • Bachelor of Nursing Required • DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) preferred • Three years of experience in nursing and/or nursing quality outcome leadership required • Two years prior experience with project management • One year experience in related activities • Valid MD Nursing License • Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification • National Nursing Certification in Nursing Administration, Leadership, Clinical Specialty, or Staff Development preferred. Work Schedule: Employment Type: Full Time Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week Typical Daily Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Shift Type: Day Pay Range: $120,078.40 - $180,003.20 If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Exempt) At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: Work life balance through nonrotating shifts Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Free Employee parking Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available) Paid Time Off Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered! COVID-19 Vaccination Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination. Tobacco and Drug Statement Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. 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We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office. 