Registered Nurse (RN) NICU

Unit Details The Neonatal ICU at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a Five-time Designated Magnet Hospital, is a 36-bed unit that provides expert nursing care for infants with many critical diagnoses. It is one of two Level IV NICUs in Washington, D.C., which is the highest level designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Respiratory Distress Syndrome Extreme Prematurity Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Sepsis/Septic Shock Neurological Disorders Genetic and/or Metabolic Disorders Surgical needs About The Job Unit Details The Neonatal ICU At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a Five-time Designated Magnet Hospital, Is a 36-bed Unit Which Provides Expert Nursing Care For Infants With Many Critical Diagnoses. It Is One Of Two Level IV NICUs In Washington, D.C., Which Is The Highest Level Designated By The American Academy Of Pediatrics. Some Of The 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 Where a Clinical Nurse Can Participate In High-risk Deliveries, Be Trained As An ECMO Tech And Participate In Both Flight And Ground Transports. Our NICU Is The Major Referral Center For All MedStar-affiliated Facilities, As Well As Several Community Hospitals In The Tri-state Area. The NICU Offers The Following Innovative 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 a Remarkable Number Of Nurses Participating In Shared Governance And The Clinical Advancement Program. The Following Committees/councils Are Clinical Nurse-led And Driven Parent Advisory Support Group Practice Council Scheduling Committee Bereavement Committee Developmental Care Committee Schedule Full-Time Night Shift, 3 12-hour shifts, 7:00 pm-7:30 am Six week self scheduling Key Responsibilities As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team. Nursing Benefits Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources Comprehensive health benefit plans Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options Retirement plans with match Tuition assistance to advance your education Systemwide referral bonus program - up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health Relocation assistance up to $5,000 Free parking for associates Qualifications ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred. At least one to two years of hospital-based, NICU RN experience required. Level III experience required; Level IV experience preferred. Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross). This position has a hiring range of USD $41.77 - USD $63.66 /Hr #J-18808-Ljbffr