Job Abstract

Minimum Education. BSN (Preferred)Minimum Work Experience 1 year At least 1 1/2 years Pediatric RN experience (Required)Required Licenses and Certifications. CPR Certification (Required)Functional Accountabilities. Professional Practice/ Research Participate in Shared Leadership. Contribute to CNMC's Magnet Journey . Ensure that nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice. Accountable for participating in the Division of Nursing's Performance Improvement process (division or unit leve... more detailsl). Participate in community activities. Assessment and Planning Gather physical and psychosocial data on patient/family. Based on assessment, contribute to and develop individualized plan of care with patient and family. Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions across acute care units. Plan of Care Complete appropriate documentation. Organize and complete patient assignment in a timely manner seeking assistance as needed Delegate appropriately and effectively; make appropriate decisions and use sound judgment based on national nursing standards and Practice Act. Identify and document the patient and family's physical and emotional responses to care delivered. Accountable to establish, implement, communicate and evaluate the interdisciplinary plan of care with outcomes. Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. Patient/ Family Advocacy Identify learning needs and contribute to teaching of patient/family based on plan of care. Seek assistance to meet patient's educational needs. Accountable to deliver patient care and service in a manner that is sensitive to diversity. Communication reflects development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients' needs. Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities. Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/ Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/ Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/ Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/ Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things CN Hospital (Main Campus) (L 002) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010