Registered Nurse II - Emergency Medicine and Trauma Center $25,000 Bonus

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their Emergency Medicine and Trauma Services team. This role involves delivering high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced Level 1 trauma center, ensuring patient safety and effective triage. The team operates under a shared leadership model, fostering collaboration among various healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Adhere to legal and institutional standards in nursing practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care and stabilization for patients.
• Triage patients using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI).

Skills

Emergency Nursing

Patient Triage

Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

Medical services are provided in this teaching environment under the supervision of board-certified emergency physicians and Registered Nurses, consistent with the Standards of Emergency Nursing Practice. The team collaborates with other departments impacting EMTC operations. ED patients are registered by Registration/Patient Access/Admission staff reporting to the Director of Business Operations.

The EMTC serves over 120,000 patients annually, offering medical screening and emergency care for a wide range of conditions. Patients are triaged using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), considering acuity and resource needs. Conditions range from mild to life-threatening, including pediatric issues like colds, rashes, and sore throats, to severe emergencies such as child abuse, sexual assault, sepsis, burns, and cardiac arrest. The EMTC provides stabilization and initial treatment for adults and arranges transfers as needed, ensuring care regardless of demographic factors or ability to pay. Resources can be scaled during large influxes.

All nursing practices adhere to legal, national, and institutional standards, supporting the Professional Model of Care, which emphasizes RN responsibility and accountability. Children's National promotes RN community relationships for broader health and well-being initiatives.

Unit Description

Emergency Medicine and Trauma Services (EMTC) is a Level 1 trauma center on Michigan Ave NW, comprising:

1. 36 ED patient rooms
2. Two Code Rooms (4 beds)
3. 4-bed psychiatric area
4. 18 decontamination showers with psychiatric decontamination zone
5. 6-bed Rapid Treatment Unit (RTU)

Patient and family care are delivered through a shared leadership model, with EMTC reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer and operating within a multidisciplinary team. Leadership includes Division Chiefs, Nurse Managers, and various coordinators supporting operations and quality improvement.