RN, Hospital, , Night shift, PRN

Child Protection Center Nurse

Kids Are Our Everything.

This is a PRN (as-needed) position. The minimum requirement is four (4) shifts per month and one (1) winter and one (1) summer holiday as appropriate. Shift: Variable (days, nights, weekends, holidays)

The Freddie Mac Foundation Child and Adolescent Protection Center at Children's National Hospital is the only medical center in the District of Columbia with a team of health professionals dedicated to victims and survivors of child abuse and their families. About the Role: All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with 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 support the development of RN relationships within the community, specifically those relationships associated with the health and wellbeing of the community at large. The Sane Nurse will participate as a member of the sexual abuse/assault response team to provide victims of sexual assault with sensitive, coordinated and appropriate care. The RN will provide the forensic medical exam (per established protocol) in all reported cases of sexual assault/abuse that occurred within a 72-hour period committed in the District of Columbia. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Nursing (Required)Minimum Work Experience 2 years of Nursing experience (Preferred)Required Skills/Knowledge Successful completion of orientation at CNMC.Gather Physical and Psychosocial data on patient/family.

Contribute to the individualized plan of care and execute a plan to utilize resources as needed.

Identify the need for discharge planning using the multidisciplinary team.

Complete documentation based on hospital standards.

Utilize verbal and non-verbal communication with patient/families and all members of the healthcare team.

Recognize and seek help with conflict situations.

Quality Improvement

Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities.

Identify performance improvement opportunities.

Support unit management decisions and contribute to a positive work environment.

Take responsibility for learning policies and standards.

Participate in community outreach training on issues of child sexual abuse/assault.

Participate in bi-monthly SANE photo review meetings.

Contribute to Children's National's MAGNET Journey.

Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.

Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing's Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).

Participate in community activities.

Nationally Recognized Excellence Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.News & World Report.

Leading Pediatric Care One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.

Innovation & Research A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.

Mission-Driven Culture Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

Children's National Medical Center