Registered Nurse (RN) NICU

General Summary of Position

Unit Highlights

The Neonatal ICU at MedStar Georgetown University Hospitalis a 36-bed unit which provides expert nursing care for infants with manycritical diagnoses. It is one of two Level IV NICUs in Washington, D.C., whichis the highest level designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Some ofthe most seen diagnoses are :

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Extreme Prematurity

Neonatal Encephalopathy

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension

Sepsis / Septic Shock

Neurological Disorders

Genetic and / or Metabolic Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Surgical needs

Ours is the only NICU in the Washington, D.C. region wherea Clinical Nurse can participate in high-risk deliveries, be trained as an ECMOtech and participate in both flight and ground transports. Our NICU is themajor referral center for all MedStar-affiliated facilities, as well as severalcommunity hospitals in the tri-state area. The NICU offers the followinginnovative treatments and technologies :

ECMO : ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Total Body Therapeutic Hypothermia

Bedside Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation

Inhaled Nitric Oxide

High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation

High Frequency Jet Ventilation

The NICU Nursing Staff is incredibly engaged, with aremarkable number of nurses participating in Shared Governance and the ClinicalAdvancement Program. The following committees / councils are Clinical Nurse-ledand driven :

Parent Advisory Support Group

Practice Council

Scheduling Committee

Bereavement Committee

Developmental Care Committee

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.

What We Offer

• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations. Magnet® Designation.

Qualifications

This position has a hiring range of $38.00 - $63.30