Registered Nurse II (Experienced Telemetry or Step-Down Nurses welcome to apply) - Heart and Ki[...]

Only in pediatrics can you save a lifetime. Welcome to the Heart and Kidney Unit! 3E-Heart and Kidney Unit (HKU) is a 20‑bed unit focused on family‑centered care for children with cardiac and renal diseases. Patients range in age from neonates through adults and may be receiving care for: Heart surgery Diagnostic or interventional cardiac catheterizations Dialysis Acute or chronic renal failure Nephrotic or nephritic disorders Organ transplantation All patient beds have cardiac and respiratory monitoring. The HKU primarily admits patients from the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Ambulatory Clinic, PACU, and EMTC, and also accepts 23‑hour patients with cardiac and renal disease. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National Policies and Procedures, and 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, particularly those associated with the health and wellbeing of the community at large. Minimum Education ASN (required). BSN (preferred). Minimum Work Experience 1 year RN experience (required). Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (required) Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership Contribute to Magnet re‑designation by updating professional profiles, initiating council involvement, committees, task forces, and/or community outreach. Demonstrate critical thinking by problem‑solving appropriately during patient care. Communicate clearly to reflect the development of care plans and advocate for patients’ needs. Independently initiate escalation of issues using the chain of command. Use identified hand‑off processes properly. Maintain a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. Model behavior that reflects empathy, concern, and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment Maintain regulatory requirements such as license and BLS. Plan attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. Participate in peer evaluations in a timely manner. Seek opportunities to support departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence; support advancement of education and certification. Collaborate with the healthcare team and model professional behavior and teamwork. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to the next level. Exemplary Professional Practice Utilize assessment data from patients and families to ensure completion of the data base and care plan within identified timeframes. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients reflecting analysis of status and appropriate interventions. Model prioritization and organization for complex patients with rapidly changing needs. Document with adherence to the highest standards of practice. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs, verified with patients and families throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Model organizational skills, adjust for changes, and complete assignments on time. Demonstrate caring in all encounters, evidenced by feedback from parents and improved patient satisfaction scores. Safety Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take 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—practice Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self‑check behavior and performance. Location and Schedule Primary Location: District of Columbia – Washington Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) Position Status: Regular Shift: Rotating Work Schedule: 36 hours per week #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's National Medical Center