RN jobs in Germantown, MD

RN Jobs in Germantown, MD

Patient Care Coordinator RN, On Call, Washington Hospital Center

Kaiser Permanente Northwest Washington, DC

Every other weekend and holidays required; will be required to float to cover other hospitals for operational staffing standards Job Summary: The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of care for the acute inpatient population. The PCC collaborates with rounding MAPMG Hospital Based Service Physicians, patient/family, nursing, utlization review and other members of the healthcare team to assure continuum of patient care progression for clinical and cost-effective outcomes. The PCC facilitates and coordinates with community providers and ambulatory case managers to assist with the appropriate level and transition of care for a safe discharge and preventing a re-admission. Essential Responsibilities: Completes an initial face-to-face assessment for every admitted member to identify discharge needs within 24hrs of admission. Document in KPHC and communicate the assessment outcomes to determine the appropriate transition plan with MAPMG physician healthcare team and patient/family. Active participant in daily Care Without Delay (CWD) rounds reporting on patient progression towards the established discharge plan. Review and document discharge plan in accordance with KP discharge planning documentation policies, facility policies, and regulatory requirements. Document any updates, care progression and barriers to discharge daily, and as indicated on assigned patients. Manage timeliness of care progression with physician and nursing staff to prevent avoidable delays and or days. Collaborate with Social Worker to coordinate, long-term care, assisted living, financial assistance, and other services, as required. Send referrals/communicate with in-network vendors for coordination of post-acute levels of care such as Home Health, DME, IV infusion, SNF, Sub-Acute and Acute Rehab. Timely identification, recording, and escalation of delays in care and barriers to discharge. Provide solutions to correct delays and recognize systemic patterns that require corrective action. Assure follow up appointments and referrals to ambulatory case manager for high-risk patient population are scheduled and communicated to patient/family prior to discharge. Observe all facility safety policies and procedures (infection control, Members Rights policies, and any regulatory requirements) Participate in Quality Assurance duties and implementation of programs to improve care Quality Indicators. Maintain professionalism with all duties in an effective and timely manner as directed or assigned by designated supervisor. Consistently work cooperatively with patients, patients representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers.

Psych

Full-time

1 week ago

Registered Nurse (RN) EmPATH Psych Observation

Inova Health Falls Church, VA

Job Description Inova Fairfax Hospital is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our EmPATH Psychiatric Observation Unit on a day shift. This is a full-time position with a 3 x 12-hour shift schedule (7:00 am to 7:30 pm). We welcome acute care Registered Nurses who are enthusiastic about working with the psychiatric patient population and are eager to make a positive impact in this specialty. 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. At Inova Fairfax Hospital, our inpatient units are designed to provide clients with safety, structure, and stabilization. Our interdisciplinary team works together to ensure the best possible care for our patients. Therapeutic group activities, including creative art therapy, are an integral part of our patient-centered approach. The average nurse-to-patient ratio is 6:1, ensuring that you can provide personalized care to those who need it most. The Registered Nurse provides knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patients, families, nurses and healthcare delivery teams. Consistently provides safe and therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way while incorporating differences into the provision of care and conducting all patient care in a patient/family centered manner. Integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, to include patient and family education. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others while having respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines. Determines processes for delivery of care from direct patient/family communication, technology and other healthcare team member collaboration. Job Responsibilities Performs biopsychosocial assessments on patients Provides medications and treatments to patients Serves as a resource for patients and families regarding medical questions Develops plan of care Works with the interdisciplinary team to assist adult patient to meet treatment goals Reports to the Clinical Director Team members may be required to float to Behavioral Health Emergency Department PODs* Minimum Qualifications Experience Required: 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date. Certification: BLS certification required, ACLS within 6 months of hire. Licensure - Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment. Special Skills - Proficient in English. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others. Proficient computer skills required. Preferred Qualifications Emergency Department experience Expedited Observation experience Previous Psychiatric nursing experience - inpatient or ambulatory 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.