RN Shift Coordinator East Medical Care Unit; D​/N rotation

Overview

RN Shift Coordinator 7

East Medical Care Unit (D/N rotation) - )

The 7 East Medical Care Unit is an exciting, innovative, dynamic, fast-paced, 50-bed acute care unit known for teamwork and a multidisciplinary approach to delivering quality patient care. We value life-long learning, support professional development, and strive to provide high quality and safe patient care while promoting work-life balance. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

The Shift Coordinator directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient care delivery team on a shift-to-shift basis, collaborating with unit leadership to plan, manage and evaluate unit-based clinical care and ensure continuity of care."

• Demonstrate professional practice with accountability for one’s own practice.
• Participate in Shared Leadership and contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.
• Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice and participate in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process.
• Engage in community activities as appropriate.
• Participate in assessment, planning, and implementation of the nursing process; continuously assess patient/family needs and adjust as necessary.
• Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels in collaboration with management for complex issues; plan patient discharge and resolve clinical issues using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Communicate effectively; provide constructive performance feedback; manage conflicts; advocate for patients and families.
• Educate patients and families; facilitate learning opportunities for staff and ensure educational needs are met.
• Promote safety; validate information; act decisively when uncertainties arise and maintain clear verbal and written communications; promote safety for patients, families, visitors and staff; practice Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior.
• Demonstrate cost awareness by planning staffing patterns to meet patient care needs and ensure adherence to policies; participate in performance appraisals and implement positive organizational changes; demonstrate leadership and collaboration.
• Contribute to quality improvement and problem-solving; identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes; exercise sound judgment in decision-making; use resources efficiently.

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years Nursing experience (Required); 1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
The Shift Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia

Primary

Location:

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job: Nursing

Organization
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Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift: Rotating

Work Schedule: 12 hr shifts every other weekend - D/N rotating

Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster and pay transparency poster are available here. Children’s National Hospital maintains a drug-free workplace policy.