Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Cardiac/Vascular -Various Units

About the Job Unit Highlights For more than 50 years, MedStar Washington Hospital Center's Heart and Vascular Institute has provided expert care for patients with even the most complex heart and vascular conditions. U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT consistently ranks us among the top cardiovascular programs in the nation, and we have joined forces with Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular in a first-of-its-kind alliance in heart care, innovation, and research. Join our team on one of our specialty inpatient units! With both Magnet and Pathway to Excellence designations, we join an elite group as one of only two hospitals nationwide with active dual designations for nursing excellence and an outstanding work environment, as recognized by the ANCC. 3NW Advanced Heart Failure IMC Nurses on 3NW specialize in the treatment of advanced heart failure. We provide care for medically complex patients requiring advanced treatment options for heart failure such as continuous infusion of IV inotropic drugs, left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), heart transplants, ultra filtration, and high-risk medications used to manage pulmonary hypertension. Our patient population depends on the success of our multidisciplinary team, and a holistic model of care to support them as they cope through their heart failure journey. 3NE Cardiac Surgical Step-down 3NE is a cardiac surgery step-down unit. Patients on this unit generally arrive 12-24 hours after open heart surgery and stay through discharge. Nurses work closely with a team of cardiac surgery nurse practitioners to provide excellent care for this unique and specialized patient population. Staff members enjoy the opportunity to guide and care for patients through their recovery process. 4D Cardiac Short Stay As part of MWHC's Heart and Vascular Institute, nurses on 4D care for a variety of pre and post procedural cardiac patients. In addition, 4D nurses care for short stay observational patients receiving specialized anti-arrhythmic medication or who need other cardiac monitoring. 4D works closely with the Cardiac Cath and EP Labs to care for patients after interventions to diagnose and treat many heart conditions as well as preparing patients for open heart surgery or noninvasive valve replacements. 4NE Medical Cardiac IMC Nurses on 4NE care for complex Cardiac patients. Patients on this unit are mostly post cardiac procedures. We work closely with EP lab, Cath lab, and heart failure. Many of our patients have multiple co-morbidities in addition to cardiac issues. This allows our nurses to experience and learn a great deal. 4NE is unique in that 6 of our 30 beds are classified as IMC. These patients have a higher need of care and require closer observation. We also work closely with the appointed resident team and hospitalist. Our nurses are dedicated to providing excellent nursing care. We enjoy the multiple opportunities to learn and care for a multitude of intricate patients. 4NW Cardiac Vascular Surgery 4NW is a part of MWHC's Heart and Vascular Institute, and the only non-ICU unit thatcaters to both Cardiac and Vascular patients. The cardiac patients come with various cardiacdiagnoses and are sent for procedures toCathLab and EP Lab and are treated medically, whilethe vascular patients go for procedures and surgeries to the OR. Nurses work closely with bothservices, with a team of Vascular surgeons & NPs and a unit-designated Cardiac Hospitalist.4NW family takes pride in working as a team and helping each other, while providing safe andquality care to the patients. 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. Prior Clinical Nursing 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 $41.37 - USD $70.34 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr MedStar Health