Registered Nurse (RN) 3North Labor & Delivery Unit - MedStar Health : Job Details

General Summary of Position

Unit Highlights

MedStar Georgetown's Perinatal Department consists of a Labor & Delivery/Inpatient Antepartum Suite along with a Mother-Baby Couplet Postpartum Unit. Perinatal nurses assess the mother and neonate in a family-centered, holistic environment that supports the new family during this time of changing needs. MedStar Georgetown is a designated Baby Friendly Hospital and regional referral center for high-risk mothers and infants, and enjoys a supportive and cooperative relationship with our outstanding Level IV NICU to provide excellent continuity of care for these families. Perinatal nurses collaborate with parenting services, antepartum/postpartum patient educators and lactation specialists to provide comprehensive patient and family education. Our diverse patient population includes both medically complex and uncomplicated patients. Perinatal nurses enjoy participating in collaborative governance at the unit and hospital level and are encouraged to attend a wide variety of educational opportunities, including AWHONN regional and national conferences.MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has been named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in 2022 by Newsweek magazine and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. MedStar Georgetown is among an elite group of hospitals from across the country and the only hospital in the District of Columbia to meet this standard of excellence and earn this recognition. This is the third time in recent years that MedStar Georgetown has been recognized with this distinction.*Various scheduling options available*

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, as well as a nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program.
• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations. Designated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by BabyFriendly USA. Named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in 2022 byNewsweek magazine and Statista Inc. Magnet Recognition, a prestigiousstatus granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for demonstratingexcellence in nursing care, innovative professional nursing practice, andnursing satisfaction We are proud to be part of an elite community of only 1%of hospitals to have received this designation five or more times.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.
• C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National CertificationCorporation (NCC) required within 12 months from date of hire. New graduatenurses or new to specialty nurses will have 15 months from date of hire to obtainthe EFM certification.

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