Nurse Practitioner

NURSE PRACTITIONER

The incumbent is a registered professional Nurse Practitioner who is responsible for providing professional nursing services that supplement and complement the professional nursing staff and the medical staff's delivery of patient care services. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Required: Four 10-hour shifts per week

Benefits:

Competitive salaries plus differentials

20 Days of Paid Time Off per year plus personal time/holidays

Education/Tuition assistance

Relocation reimbursement

Generous Total Rewards Benefits Package

Matched Retirement Savings Plan

Specialized training opportunities with one-on-one preceptorship

Nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in health sciences, nursing, or registered dietitian required.

1-2 years Previous acute care or medical/surgical experience preferred

Master’s degree in nursing or Nurse Practitioner program from an accredited School of Nursing. required

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure.

Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment. Upon Hire required and NP - Nurse Practitioner – Licensed; Current license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment upon hire required or NPC - Certified Nurse Practitioner upon hire required or ACNP - AACN Acute Care Nurse Practitioner upon hire preferred.

BLS - Basic Life Support upon hire required.

Health ServicesACLS Advanced life support certification based on the patient population served (ie. ACLS, PALS) upon hire required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Judgment and leadership skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Must be mature, able to set priorities and work independently.

Must be able to articulate procedures to patients and families.

Excellent physical assessment skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Performs evaluation including physical examination, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing, obtaining informed consent for procedures and providing patient education.
- Provides comprehensive care utilizing protocols and assists physicians/house staff in ongoing patient management as needed.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with standards.
- Notifies appropriate physician(s) of abnormal test findings and participates in defining and implementing the plan of care in response to findings.
- Participates in interpretation of diagnostic studies as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Provides case management services to patients and coordinates discharge planning and patient education in collaboration with appropriate physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintains open communication with referring physicians by providing patient updates and recommendations for discharge planning.
- Participates in and assists with research protocols and patient recruitment for studies approved to be conducted at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
- Provides patient and family education about procedures performed, ongoing care needs related to procedures, and disease management.
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities by developing evidence-based protocols and guidelines in collaboration with other members of the team; attending monthly Morbidity and Mortality Conference; and participating in other departmental meetings and conferences regularly.
- Conducts follow-up contacts with patients, as appropriate.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this position and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

COMMUNICATION

a. Communicates clearly, accurately, and effectively to peers, nurses, physicians, patients, visitors, and other departments to facilitate patient care.

b. Demonstrates a team approach by utilizing open communication and mutual respect with peers, nurses, physicians, patients, visitors, and other departments.

LEADERSHIP

a. Supports unit, department, and organization goals.

b. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement and research activities.

EDUCATION

a. Participates in the orientation and education of department personnel as required by unit needs.

b. Participates in educational programs.

c. Promotes the professional growth and development of staff by planning for, participating in and evaluating educational opportunities.

d. Incorporates evidence-based practice into patient centered care and outcomes.

SPIRIT VALUES

a. Exemplifies the Spirit Values in all activities.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.

Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.

Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.

More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.