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Children's National Medical Center

RN Charge / RN Shift Coordinator - 7East Medical Care Unit (Nights)

Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Description

7 East Medical Care Unit is an exciting, innovative, dynamic, fast-paced, 38-bed, acute care unit, and the first-choice unit for patients with diabetes, metabolic disorders, asthma, as well as numerous other general medical disorders.7 East is known for its teamwork and multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of quality patient care. We value life-long learning, which is evident in the caring and expert way in which we welcome and train new team members and in how we support continued learning for all our staff. We continuously reflect on our practices, staff development and patient outcomes to ensure that we consistently provide high quality and safe patient care. The 7 East team is known for its amazing teamwork and supportive work environment.All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC 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. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. The Shift Coordinator, on a shift to shift basis, directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient care delivery team. In collaboration with unit leadership, participates in planning, managing and evaluating unit based clinical care and ensuring that continuity of care is maintained.Qualifications

Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree (Required)

Minimum Work Experience2 years Nursing experience. (Required)1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. (Required)

Required Skills/KnowledgeThe Shift Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.

Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse in District of Columbia.

Functional Accountabilities

Professional Practice/Research

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