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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse for our Surgical Specialties/Orthopedics unit, a 30-bed inpatient team with private rooms and advanced monitoring capabilities. The nurses provide exceptional post-operative care in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork.
You will deliver patient-centered care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to a family-like, supportive culture. Experience in hospital nursing and DC RN licensure are required.
Surgical Specialties/Orthopedics (6 Main) Our newly renovated adult 30-bed Surgical Specialties Unit is the largest inpatient department, with all-private rooms and the ability to offer continuous pulse oximetry. The nurses here provide exceptional post-operative care in a fast-paced environment. Common surgical procedures include joint replacement, spinal surgery, foot and/or ankle surgery, urological procedures, and reconstructive plastic surgery and wound management. This team is notable for its collaborative interdisciplinary practice. The culture is often described as a "family-like environment" in which nurses support one another and demonstrate outstanding teamwork. Clinical expertise, teamwork, and a commitment to the profession of nursing define the nursing practice on this unit.
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.
USD 42.00 - USD 69.43 /Hr.