Registered Nurse; RN NICU in Washington, DC
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Unit Details
The Neonatal ICU at Med Star 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 Med Star-affiliated facilities, as well as several community hospitals in the tri-state area. The NICU offers the following innovative treatments and technologies:
• ECMO:
Extra Corporeal 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
• Various scheduling options available:
Full-Time Rotating Shifts, Full-Time Fixed Night Shifts, and PRN*
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 Med Star Health
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000
• Free parking for associates
Qualifications
• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• At least one year of hospital-based, NICU RN experience required.
• 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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About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is a renowned not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to communities in Maryland, Washington D.C., and the surrounding region. They boast a vast network of 10 hospitals, ambulatory care centers, urgent care facilities, and over 500 specialty and primary care locations. With a team of 30,000 associates and 6,000 affiliated physicians, MedStar Health is committed to advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. They prioritize a patient-first philosophy that emphasizes care, compassion, and clinical excellence while offering top-notch customer service. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University, MedStar plays a vital role in training over 1,100 medical residents annually. Their relentless dedication to excellence has earned them recognition both regionally and nationally in the healthcare industry.