Surgery Center - Registered Nurse II PRN - Montgomery County

Children's National Hospital•Montgomery County, MD

20d•$33 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides nursing care at the Montgomery County Surgery Center. Nursing practice follows the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. Nurses are accountable for their own practice and support the health and well-being of the broader community. The role requires completing hospital and nursing orientation, maintaining current specialty knowledge, and delivering safe, patient- and family-centered care. The nurse contributes to professional nursing practice through collaboration, communication, sound clinical judgment, continuing education, and adherence to safety and service standards.

Requirements

At least 2 years of RN experience.
Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, depending on practice location.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Successfully complete Children’s National hospital and nursing orientation.
Keep knowledge current with new information and changes in the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

BSN from an approved school of nursing (preferred).
PACU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to Magnet re-designation by maintaining a professional profile and participating in councils, committees, task forces, or community outreach.
Use critical thinking and problem-solving during patient care, communicate the plan of care, advocate for patient needs, and escalate issues through the chain of command.
Use established handoff processes and maintain collegial, respectful relationships with ancillary staff and healthcare team members.
Participate in implementing change and support management decisions.
Model empathetic, helpful, and professional behavior.
Maintain required regulatory credentials, including licensure and BLS, and plan attendance at mandatory education and professional activities.
Participate in peer evaluations and departmental initiatives that promote national safety and service excellence standards, education, and certification.
Use available resources appropriately and escalate concerns when needed.
Assess patient and family data, complete the patient database, and develop the plan of care within required timeframes.
Provide appropriate interventions for complex patients and prioritize and organize care as patient needs change.
Maintain accurate documentation and complete assignments on time.
Anticipate and address patient and family education needs throughout the stay and before discharge.
Promote patient and family satisfaction through caring interactions.
Speak up about unsafe behavior or performance, verify information used for decisions and documentation, and pause to resolve uncertainty.
Communicate accurately, clearly, and promptly, and actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
Use Stop, Think, Act, and Review to check behavior and performance.