What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) S52 Medical/Surgical Intermediate Care Unit position at medstar?
Unit Highlights
Join the exceptional Beacon Award Winning Nursing team on MedStar
Georgetown University Hospital’s Medical/Surgical Intermediate Care Unit (S5-2)
in the recently opened Verstandig Pavilion, situated on Georgetown University's
campus. The cutting-edge Verstandig Pavilion is equipped with all-private
inpatient rooms and state-of-the-art medical equipment, ensuring an environment
that prioritizes excellence in patient care. The Medical/Surgical IMC shares a
floor with its own Intensive Care Unit (ICU), promoting seamless patient
throughput between different acuities.
Clinical Nurses on our 28-bed adult Medical-Surgical
Intermediate Care Unit provide expert care for acutely ill patients who have a
diverse range of medical and surgical diagnoses. They treat patients after
complex open and minimally invasive thoracic surgeries of the lung and
esophagus as well as AAA repairs and jaw repairs. Medical diagnoses include
end-stage renal disease, end-stage liver failure, chest pain, cardiac
arrhythmias, sepsis, CHF, COPD, and GI bleeds. All beds are equipped to provide continuous cardiac and pulse oximetry
monitoring.
*Various scheduling options available*
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.
What We Offer
- Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
- Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
- Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
- Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations. Magnet® Recognition. Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
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.
