Holistic RN Care Navigator — Evidence-Based Advocate

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC is seeking a professional care provider to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family, you provide theory-based professional nursing care and coordinate care delivery with the interdisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, quality and safety, and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values.
• Collects and analyzes data from the patient, family and environment to provide holistic care.
• Anticipates and assesses changes in the patient’s condition and adjusts the plan of care accordingly.
• Incorporates evidence-based practice and research with a focus on quality and safety.
• Uses pattern recognition to draw conclusions and identify appropriate treatment plans.
• Advocates for ethical discourse in practice and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Creates a trusting, healing environment of care.

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC is seeking a professional care provider to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family, you provide theory-based professional nursing care and coordinate care delivery with the interdisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, quality and safety, and patient advocacy.