Med-Surg Clinical Nurse II – Compassionate Care Leader

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) / 403(b)

Paid time off

Job summary

Howard University Hospital seeks a Clinical Nurse II in General Medicine – Med Surg on a Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM schedule. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and clinical excellence in a historic teaching hospital setting.

The nurse will collaborate with care teams, lead as charge nurse after orientation, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with policies and HIPAA. A DC RN license and BLS are required, with ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; BSN preferred.
• Current DC RN license required.
• Active BLS; ACLS preferred.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patient/family and health care team to set health goals and revise care plans.
• Provide nursing care per standards, serve as charge nurse after orientation.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance improvement activities.
• Educate patients and families on condition, medications, and self-care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Infection control

Patient education

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR

ACLS

EMR

Job description

Howard University Hospital seeks a Clinical Nurse II in General Medicine – Med Surg on a Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM schedule. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and clinical excellence in a historic teaching hospital setting.

The nurse will collaborate with care teams, lead as charge nurse after orientation, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with policies and HIPAA. A DC RN license and BLS are required, with ACLS preferred.