Bloodless Medicine Program Nurse Coordinator (RN)

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for their Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program. This role involves coordinating patient care, managing operational budgets, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will have critical care experience and a nursing degree. Join a dedicated team focused on innovative, non-blood medical management.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years critical care nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between patient, physician, family, and staff.
• Responsible for ongoing monitoring of patient.
• Supports unit and organization's goals for the fulfillment of the Bloodless Medicine Program.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has been meeting the needs of patients seeking non-blood medical and surgical management since 2011. Coordination of care in the management of complex conditions is accomplished among the three Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Programs located at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety - International Training Center for Bloodless Medicine has the MedStarBloodless.org website, notable as an outstanding resource for providers and patients to gain an understanding of evidence-based bloodless medicine and surgery strategies.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing competent professional nursing care. Additionally, they will assume accountability for coordinating the functions within the Bloodless Medicine Program, including program planning, implementation, development, managing the operational budget, and patient outcome performance. They will collaborate with specialty departments and patient care units regarding all aspects of non-blood management, serve as a liaison between GUH and other facilities, physicians, and families, and manage all personnel aspects of the department, including blood conservation staff. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Georgetown University Hospital's policies, procedures, and standards.

Schedule

Monday-Friday Days

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Acts as liaison between patient, physician, family, and staff.
• Discusses and documents clinical alternatives acceptable to the patient.
• Finds and makes appointments with cooperating physicians.
• Responsible for ongoing monitoring of patient.
• Responsible for the collection of data related to the Bloodless Medicine Program using an approved data collection tool.

Communication

• Communicates clearly, accurately, and effectively to peers, physicians, visitors, and other departments to facilitate patient care.
• Clarifies forms, financial arrangements, and hospital policies to patients and families.
• Acts as an information resource for medical staff.

Leadership

• Supports unit and organization's goals for the fulfillment of the Bloodless Medicine Program.
• Delegates and supervises other nursing staff in rendering patient care in accordance with DC Scope of Practice, GUH Policies and Procedures, and AACN standards.

Education and Research

• Participates in educational programs to ensure the appropriate implementation of the Bloodless Medicine Program.
• Collaborates with nursing units to mentor and educate staff and promote successful implementation of the Bloodless Medicine Program.
• Incorporates research and provides ongoing revision to the Bloodless Medicine Program as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: 3-4 years critical care nursing experience required.
• Licenses and Certifications: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required.

Minimum Qualifications

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289.