Registered Nurse East Medical Care Unit; New Graduate Nurse

Position: Registered Nurse I 7East Medical Care Unit (New Graduate Nurse - Aug 2026 start)
The 12-month Pediatric Nurse Residency Program, also known as our Transition to Practice Program (TPP), is designed to provide the nurse resident with an opportunity to transition into the role of a professional nurse under the guidance and support of our clinical nursing staff, nurse educators and program facilitators.

The program includes a Human Resources orientation, a Unit-Based orientation, and acute and critical care tracks.

The acute and critical care tracks include curricula designed to augment the learning experience for the nurse resident through professional development and to achieve the overall goals of the program. The acute care track includes nurse residents from inpatient acute care, radiology, psychiatry and peri-operative services.

Children's National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., celebrates 155 years of pediatric care, research, and commitment to community. Today, 155 years stronger, it is among the nation's top 10 children's hospitals. It is highly ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Children's National is transforming pediatric medicine for all children. Children's National has been designated four times in a row as a Magnet hospital, demonstrating the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery.

Unit

Description:

The 7 East Medical Care Unit is an exciting, innovative, dynamic, fast-paced, 50-bed, acute care unit, and the first-choice unit for patients with a variety of medical care needs. 7 East is recognized for its teamwork and multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of quality patient care. We value life-long learning, which is evident in the caring and expert way in which we welcome and train new team members and in how we support professional development for all our staff.

We continuously reflect on our practices, staff development and patient outcomes to ensure that we unfailingly provide high quality and safe patient care. The 7 East team is known for its supportive work environment and our focus on the value of work-life balance.
7 East is a dynamic, fast-paced unit that offers a unique and rewarding experience for our team. With a wide variety of patient diagnoses and a diverse team of staff and providers, our unit is known for its vibrant energy and strong sense of community.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care while fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our staff work closely together, supporting one another and valuing every voice. We take our responsibilities seriously-but we also believe in maintaining a positive, collaborative environment where humor and camaraderie are part of the daily routine. 7 East is a unit where many people start their career and for whom it is a important step to professional growth, as the sky is the limit when it comes to professional opportunities, when you have at least 2 or 3 years on 7 East on your resume.

All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree ASN (Required)

Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience

0 years (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children's National.

Identify resources and know when to ask for assistance.

Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

Identify self learning needs and seek resources to meet those needs.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Transformational Leadership

* Contribute to Magnet

TM re-designation as evidenced by timely annual completion of professional profile and participation in relevant councils, committees, task forces and/or community outreach.

* Demonstrate critical thinking skills as evidenced by successful completion of change project.

* Recognize need to escalate patient care issues via chain of command.

* Utilize the currently identified process to ensure accurate hand off.

* Demonstrate ability to work cohesively with ancillary staff to meet patient care needs.

* Cooperate in the implementation of change and support management decisions.

* Demonstrate empathy , concern and a desire to be helpful to others.

Structural Empowerment

* Complete all mandatory education and regulatory requirements and participates in professional activities to enhance nursing practice.

* Participate in…