Clinical Nurse (RN), General Medicine (6 West) - Day Shift
About The Position
Clinical Nurse II (CN II) Role Summary The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) is a Registered Nurse who provides safe, patient-centered care through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patient populations while upholding professional standards, regulatory requirements, and Howard University Hospital’s nursing mission. The CN II demonstrates clinical competence, professionalism, and accountability while contributing to quality improvement and unit-based initiatives. What You’ll Do Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care at the bedside Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families Provide compassionate emotional, psychological, and spiritual support Document patient care and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record Communicate patient status, changes, and care plans to the healthcare team Delegate tasks appropriately to nursing assistants and non-licensed personnel Administer medications and adhere to infection-control protocols Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations Participate in unit-based performance improvement initiatives Serve as Charge Nurse when approved by the Nurse Manager Maintain professional development through continuing education
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience upon hire OR Completion of HUH’s Professional Nurses Clinical Advancement Program (PNCAP) and 18 months of employment at HUH
- Current District of Columbia Registered Nurse license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP required if applicable to specialty area
- Ability to work effectively in high-acuity, fast-paced environments
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to prioritize, respond to emergencies, and remain calm under pressure
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory and standards of practice
- Effective communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Commitment to quality improvement and patient experience initiatives
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care at the bedside
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families
- Provide compassionate emotional, psychological, and spiritual support
- Document patient care and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
- Communicate patient status, changes, and care plans to the healthcare team
- Delegate tasks appropriately to nursing assistants and non-licensed personnel
- Administer medications and adhere to infection-control protocols
- Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Participate in unit-based performance improvement initiatives
- Serve as Charge Nurse when approved by the Nurse Manager
- Maintain professional development through continuing education
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Opportunities for career advancement through our Professional Nurses Clinical Advancement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
