Registered Nurse (RN) 1C Acute Geriatric Medicine

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,005 - 96,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health benefit plans

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans with match

Systemwide referral bonus program

Relocation assistance

Free parking for associates

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse to work in the Acute Geriatrics Medicine unit in Washington, DC. You'll provide skilled and compassionate care across a variety of patient needs, assess evolving patient conditions, and develop appropriate care plans. This is a crucial role providing essential support to elderly patients in a certified NICHE unit.

You will enjoy comprehensive benefits including generous paid time off, relocation assistance, and support for educational advancement.

Qualifications

• Compassionate care to diverse patient needs.
• Experience in assessing and developing care plans.
• Collaboration with other healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled care to patients and families.
• Develop appropriate care plans for patients.
• Coordinate interventions through nursing collaboration.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Patient assessment

Collaboration with nursing team

Education

ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing

Active DC RN License

Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers

Job description

About the Job

Our 1C Acute Geriatrics Medicine unit has 32 beds and provides care to adult geriatric patients with a variety of medical diagnoses. We are a Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders (NICHE) certified unit, which is focused on the improved care for patients ages 65 and older through nurse‑led, evidence‑based principles, tools, and education.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.

Nursing Benefits

• Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
• Comprehensive health benefit plans
• Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options
• Retirement plans with match
• Tuition assistance to advance your education
• Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000
• Free parking for associates

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).

This position has a hiring range of USD $41.38 - USD $70.34 /Hr.