About the position
With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes. Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. This position is full time, three 12-hour shifts per week on Nights 730p-0800am; every other weekend rotating. Pay Range: $35.80-$59.89 (actual offer rates are based upon the applicants relevant job experience and the requirements of the position).
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competency in clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, physiological knowledge, administering medication, medical teamwork, multi-tasking, listening, verbal communication, health promotion, and maintenance.
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrates willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of professional nursing and biopsychosocial principles, theories, concepts, and their adaptation to nursing practice.
- Knowledge of the pharmacology of various drugs and their therapeutic and adverse actions and complications.
- Competence in both oral and written English.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relationships with staff, physicians, Hospital and University officials, and the general public.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia.
- Maintains active American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
- TNCC within 1 year of employment.
- At least 18 months of clinical experience in acute care nursing.
Benefits
- Work-life balance
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)
- HRSA Loan Forgiveness available
- COVID-19 Vaccination
