RN: Holistic Patient Care & Safety Advocate

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC, is seeking a professional nurse who assesses plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. You will collaborate with patients and families, providing theory-based care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, anticipating changes in patient condition, applying evidence-based practice, and advocating for patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Instinctively and seamlessly collects and analyzes data from the patient family and environment to provide holistic care.
• Applies a perceptive and innate ability to continuously anticipate and assess changes in the patients' condition and meaningfully adjust the plan of care.
• Incorporates evidence-based practice and research in daily activities with a focus on quality and safety.
• Expertly uses pattern recognition and foresight to draw conclusions and identify appropriate treatment plan before explicit diagnostic signs are evident.
• Is a proponent and advocate for ethical discourse in practice advocating for patients or the breakdown in the process and/or systems. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Creates a trusting and healing environment of care centered on This position has a hiring range of USD $42.00 - USD $69.42 /Hr.

Job description

MedStar Health in Washington, DC, is seeking a professional nurse who assesses plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. You will collaborate with patients and families, providing theory-based care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, anticipating changes in patient condition, applying evidence-based practice, and advocating for patient privacy.