Description
About the Job
Unit Highlights
Our state-of-the-art Pediatric Transplant Unit serves patients receiving care for life-saving organ transplants, including liver, small bowel and multi-organ transplants (liver, stomach, small bowel, kidney, pancreas and colon). As one of only seven centers that perform pediatric small bowel and multi-visceral organ transplants, the Transplant Center for Children is the nation's third largest transplant program. In fact, we perform five times as many transplants as the average transplant program. Our Pediatric Transplant Team provides complex medical and surgical care for patients regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our team is notable for its high success rates, history of innovation, cohesive teamwork, and family-friendly approach to the transplant process. The nurses on this unit work in collaboration with physicians, registered dietitians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social workers, physical/occupational/speech therapists, clinical technicians, and child-life specialists to deliver high-quality care, transplant-focused care.
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
- Retirement plans
- Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
- Free parking for associates
Qualifications
- ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN Preferred.
- At least two years of recent Hospital-Based Inpatient Pediatric Clinical Nursing (RN) Experience required. Transplant 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.
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