RN Charge/Shift Coordinator part time nights - 7East Medical Care Unit

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a dynamic and innovative medical care unit. As a Charge/Shift Coordinator, you will lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. This role emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, ensuring that both staff and patients thrive. Join a renowned institution committed to evidence-based practice and community health. If you're passionate about nursing and looking to make a significant impact in pediatric care, this part-time position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required, with 1 year in pediatric care.
• Registered Nurse license in District of Columbia is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of the patient care delivery team as Shift Coordinator.
• Participate in planning and evaluating unit-based clinical care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Pediatric care

Patient care delivery

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description - RN Charge/Shift Coordinator part time nights - 7East Medical Care Unit (25000139)

The 7 East Medical Care Unit is an exciting, innovative, dynamic, fast-paced, 50-bed, acute care unit, and the first-choice unit for patients with a variety of medical care needs. 7 East is recognized for its teamwork and multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of quality patient care. We value life-long learning, which is evident in the caring and expert way in which we welcome and train new team members and in how we support professional development for all our staff. We continuously reflect on our practices, staff development, and patient outcomes to ensure that we unfailingly provide high quality and safe patient care. The 7 East team is known for its supportive work environment and our focus on the value of work-life balance.

All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically, those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large. The Shift Coordinator, on a shift-to-shift basis, directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient care delivery team. In collaboration with unit leadership, participates in planning, managing, and evaluating unit based clinical care and ensuring that continuity of care is maintained.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years Nursing experience. (Required)
1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
The Shift Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia.

Functional Accountabilities

Professional Practice/Research

• Participate/support Shared Leadership.
• Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.
• Ensure that nursing is based on evidence of best practice.
• Accountable for supporting/participating in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process.