Nursing Jobs in Takoma Park, MD
$89,752 - $149,593.60 / year
The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for initiating and supporting work efforts that maximize quality, safety, and services in defined perioperative specialties. S/he is accountable for organizing patient care activities and serves as the primary clinical resource to the OR team in the designated specialty to provide quality nursing care. The Clinical Coordinator supports the overall coordination of the surgical specialty and actively collaborates with physicians and staff to facilitate the dynamic environment of perioperative services. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC and CSS 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 and CSS supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Responsible for facilitating the activities of the school health services personnel team. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred (Required) Minimum Work Experience 4 Years Experience As An OR RN (Required) 1 year Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience. (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge 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 manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others. Including of written and verbal skills. Able to read, write, and use English proficiently Diversity and Inclusion - Being sensitive to culture diversity, race, gender, and other individual 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 cation 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 probably consequences. Managing Relationships - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication and strengthen relationships Managing Work - Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently Participates in the quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (Preferred) Functions In The Role Of a Clinical Coordinator In collaboration with the perioperative team and physicians, plans, organizes, and directs the specialty service under their charge to ensure case readiness Serve as the primary surgeon interface for the designated surgical specialty(s) Actively communicates with physicians to plan for resource needs and utilization Maintain awareness of upcoming surgical cases and arranges adequate resources/resolves conflicts in advance of the surgery Create and maintain surgical procedure / surgeon preference cards within the specialty to provide a comprehensive description of equipment instrument, room set up, medication and patient care needs necessary for the intraoperative care of the patient undergoing the identified surgery. Be available daily (when working) to provide clinical expertise and assistance to staff working within the specialty practice. Display a proactive, positive customer service attitude. Demonstrate the ability to respond to multiple demands at once and prioritize and delegate appropriate tasks to all OR team members to facilitate the efficient and safe movement of patients through the OR. Communicate with Perioperative leadership / AIC / charge nurse regarding OR room changes that affect the scheduled time of patients. Exhibit ethical and professional responsibility to contribute to patient care, customer service, teamwork, and professionalism always. Coordinate the ordering and securing of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation Coordinate the ordering and securing of supplies on behalf of providers in a cost-conscious manner Facilitate the ordering of specialty instrumentation to ensure broken or missing instruments are repaired or replaced, or to advance new technologies. Identify need for loaner equipment when necessary. Monitor proper care and handling of instruments including placement of instruments on case carts Keep staff aware of status of specialty equipment. Communicate closely with the SPD manager on the quality, quantity, and functionality of instruments. Coordinate new product evaluation for the defined specialty service(s): Establish effective relationships with manufacture reps Maintain current knowledge of product innovations Involve physician and nursing staff with product evaluations Purchase and or recommend for purchase supplies/instrumentation Provide input and recommendations for preparation and implementation of capital budget In collaboration with Education Team: Ensure staff are well prepared to optimally perform clinical accountabilities. Identify team and department education and training needs for the specialty service (s) Precept / supervise new employees to the specialty service(s) Educate staff on new or established techniques, technology, and equipment Teach and enforces department standards for performance, patient care, safety, and service Informs other team members of orientee’s progress and goals when assigning them to work with an orientee Continually reviews and evaluates the individual’s practical application of knowledge and skills, providing additional training as required Assures appropriate documentation of orientation program vias skills checklist Suggest daily patient care assignment for orientee in collaboration with Manager and Education team Quality and Safety Demonstrate knowledge and implements patient safety and quality improvements for the defined surgical specialty Foster a collaborative practice to promote safety, quality and problem solving Maintains an environment to assure surgical specialty readiness for all accreditation and regulatory surveys Exhibits an open mind to listen, challenge, and influence patient safety and clinical outcomes Supports leadership decisions and initiatives in a positive manner Actively participates in the development and revision of department policies Provides direct patient care as needed. Demonstrates the knowledge of risk and safety issues and uses measures to ensure optimal outcomes Actively participates in Universal Protocol and timeout, including fire risk assessment with the surgical team prior to the start of the surgical procedure according to hospital policy guidelines Validates implants with Surgeon 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 field 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 show accountability and professional judgment Exercise judgement in decision making Arrives to the unit on time Handles difficult situations appropriately Utilizes downtime constructively Complies with departmental policies and procedures Able to identify own learning needs. Seeks out opportunities to meet needs and attends all required meetings/in-services/programs; Applies education and traning to daily work to enhance personal knowledge and skills Consistently participates in staff meting and in-service to improve skills Completes, documents, and reports all mandatory education and training Exemplary Professional Practice Role model excellent clinical skills with complex patients; care reflects analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions Direct prioritization of organization of care for complex patient with rapidly changing needs Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time Role model caring in all encounters with patient/family as evidenced by feedback from parents and increase in patient satisfaction scores 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. Demonstrate proficience in three or more preferred surgical 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 decision Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern, and a desire to help others Structural Empowerment Independently maintain regulator requirements e.g. license, BLS Initiate professional activities to enhance nursing practice Engage in active review or 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 the next level Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Job Nursing Organization Surgery COE Position Status R (Regular) Shift Day Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p Job Posting Nov 20, 2025, 1:01:41 AM Full-Time Salary Range 89752 
Join our wonderful team as a Registered Nurse (RN) today ! Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Registered Nurse (RN) ! We provide our staff with the resources, tools, and training needed to succeed and grow in their current and desired future positions. We pride ourselves on our caring and compassionate management team who are there to fully support our staff and residents. Benefits for Registered Nurse (RN) : Referral Bonuses! Competitive Rates! Wonderful Environment! Great Benefit package! Qualifications & Experience Requirements for Registered Nurse (RN): Previous Experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) preferred Licensed Registered Nurse HP 
$68,806.40 - $125,174.40 / year
Only in pediatrics can you save a lifetime.® Medical services are provided in this teaching environment under the supervision of board- certified emergency physicians and Registered Nurses consistent with the Standards of Emergency Nursing Practice. The team works collaboratively with other departments that impact EMTC operations. ED patients are registered by Registration/Patient Access/Admission staff who report to the Director of Business Operations. The EMTC provides medical screening and emergency care to over 120,000 patients and families annually with a wide range of problems. Presenting conditions are triaged and assigned to the appropriate treatment area utilizing the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) tool, which takes into account patient acuity and resources needed for management. Presenting conditions range from mild to life-threatening. Mild to moderate conditions include common pediatric conditions such as: common colds, rashes, strep throat, upper respiratory conditions, lacerations, otitis media, strains and sprains, etc. More complex to life threatening conditions include child abuse/neglect, sexual assault, behavioral emergencies, meningitis, sepsis, burns, acute medical, surgical and trauma conditions, anaphylaxis, respiratory and cardiac arrest. The EMTC can provide emergency stabilization and treatment of adults and arrange for transfer to the appropriate treatment site after medical screening and initial interventions. Medical screening exams and stabilization of any actual or potential life threatening conditions is provided regardless of age, race, sex, gender, color, ethnicity, national origin or ability to pay for services. The EMTC is able to increase resources as needed to meet large influxes of patients (medical alert, trauma state or phased response). 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. Unit Description Emergency Medicine and Trauma Services (EMTC) is a tertiary care, Level 1 trauma center located on the first floor of the Sheikh Zayed Campus on Michigan Ave NW. The EMTC-Sheikh Zayed Campus is comprised of six distinct patient care areas: 36 ED patient rooms Two Code Rooms (4 beds) 4 bed area designed for psychiatric patients 18 decontamination showers with ability to utilize psychiatric area for Decontamination Zone. 6-bed Rapid Treatment Unit (RTU) Patient and Family services are provided under a collaborative, shared leadership model. Organizationally the EMTC reports to the Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President of Nursing and operates within a multidisciplinary leadership team. The Chiefs of the Division of Emergency Medicine provide overall medical leadership. Associate and Assistant Directors report to the Division Chiefs. The Director of Trauma & Burn Services collaborates with the Division Chiefs to assure appropriate care of trauma patients. The Director for Nursing leads the nursing component of the leadership team and works collaboratively with the Division Chiefs and Medical Directors for oversight of EMTC operations and the shared leadership process . The SZ campus has three Nurse Managers who are responsible for day to day operations and work collaboratively with the Medical Directors to lead operations and performance improvement initiatives. Other members of the leadership team include Clinical Instructors, Clinical Educators, Shift Coordinators, Lead ED Technician, Clinical Program Coordinator for EMS and Base Station Coordinator, Psychiatry Clinical Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Finance and Quality Outcomes Coordinator. Minimum Education ASN BSN (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience Required Skills/Knowledge 2 years RN experience in a comparable setting (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) Organization COE Hospital-Based Specliaties Position Status R (Regular) Shift Variable Work Schedule Holiday and off-shift requirement Job Posting Jun 4, 2026, 9:30:00 AM Full-Time Salary Range 68806.4 
$68,806.40 - $125,174.40 / year
The 7 East Medical Care Unit is an exciting, innovative, dynamic, fast-paced, 50-bed, acute care unit, and the first-choice unit for patients with a variety of medical care needs. 7 East is recognized for its teamwork and multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of quality patient care. We value life-long learning, which is evident in the caring and expert way in which we welcome and train new team members and in how we support professional development for all our staff. We continuously reflect on our practices, staff development and patient outcomes to ensure that we unfailingly provide high quality and safe patient care. The 7 East team is known for its supportive work environment and our focus on the value of work-life balance. 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 A.A. (Required) Minimum Work Experience BSN Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge 1 year 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 Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required) 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 Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Job Nursing Organization Patient Services Position Status R (Regular) Shift Weekend Work Schedule all weekends - 12-hour day shifts Job Posting Mar 10, 2026, 5:45:50 PM Full-Time Salary Range 68806.4 
