Registered Nurse II - PRN - Hospital Based Specialties

Children's National Hospital

4d • $42 - $60

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II is an independent practitioner and an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. The RN provides comprehensive care to a variety of patients, works with the healthcare team to plan and deliver care, manages complex clinical problems, promptly assesses patients, and responds appropriately to emergencies. The role demonstrates evidence-based practice through participation in unit projects and activities. Nursing practice follows the legal scope of practice, applicable nursing standards, Children’s National policies and procedures, and relevant laws and regulations.

This PRN position is in Endocrinology. The commitment is four shifts per month, plus one winter and one summer holiday as appropriate. The RN completes hospital and nursing orientation, maintains current knowledge of the specialty, and meets applicable licensing and certification requirements. The role emphasizes transformational leadership, professional collaboration, exemplary clinical practice, patient and family education, and safety.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of RN experience in the specialty area and patient population.
• Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Successfully complete hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.
• Maintain current knowledge of new information and changes in the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an approved school of nursing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care and serve as an identified resource to staff in the patient care area.
• Incorporate healthcare team members into patient-care planning and delivery.
• Assess patients promptly, manage complex clinical problems, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice through participation in unit projects and activities.
• Contribute to Magnet redesignation by maintaining a professional profile and initiating involvement in councils, committees, task forces, or community outreach.
• Use critical thinking and problem-solving in patient care; communicate the plan of care and advocate for patients’ needs.
• Escalate issues through the chain of command and use established handoff processes.
• Maintain respectful relationships with ancillary staff and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Support change and management decisions, and model empathetic, helpful behavior.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, attend mandatory education and professional activities, and participate in peer evaluations.
• Support departmental goals, national safety standards, service excellence, education, and certification advancement.
• Use resources appropriately and escalate concerns when needed.
• Use patient and family assessment data to complete the database and plan of care within required timeframes.
• Apply clinical skills and appropriate interventions for complex patients, and prioritize and organize care as patient needs change.
• Document according to high standards of practice.
• Anticipate and plan patient and family education needs throughout the stay and before discharge.
• Complete assignments on time while adjusting to changes in workload and patient needs.
• Provide caring interactions with patients and families and support patient satisfaction.
• Speak up about unsafe behavior or performance, verify information used for decisions and documentation, and resolve uncertainty before proceeding.
• Communicate accurately, clearly, and promptly, and promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Use Stop, Think, Act, and Review to check behavior and performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level