Crisis Nurse-WIP - Central Nursing Resources
Children's National Hospital
Summary
The Crisis Nurse - WIP is an independent practitioner who will function as an identified resource to staff in a service area. Will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Will incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with more complex clinical problems. Will demonstrate expanded knowledge base through participation in unit projects and activities.
Job description
Professional Practice/Research
- Participate in Shared Leadership.
- Contribute to CNMC's Magnet Journey.
- Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.
- Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing's Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).
- Participate in community Activities.
Patient Plan of Care
- Able to perform assessments of patient's immediate needs during times of changing patient status; able to plan the immediate care of patients during times of crisis; based on assessments, contribute to and develop individualized plan of care with patient and family.
- Accountable to establish, implement, communicate, coordinate, and evaluate the interdisciplinary plan of care with outcomes; confidently role model proficiency in nursing skills and procedures in all areas; coordinate immediate patient care needs and organize so patient's needs are met.
- Role model proficiency and completeness of documentation.
- Role model organizational and prioritization skills necessary to complete assignments within acceptable time frame.
- Verify with patient/family the effects of care and make changes in plan as needed.
- Analyze admission process and identify potential barriers.
Patient/Family Support
- Reinforce teaching with patient/family based on plan of care.
- Ensure all interventions are communicated and plan is in place for any follow-up required.
- Accountable to provide services in a manner that is sensitive to diversity.
Leadership
- Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff and display strong leadership in a team environment.
- Support unit management decisions and promote a positive work environment.
- Strive to continuously improve operations through quality improvement and work to sustain results; role model skills required in "charge" nurse capacity.
- Ensure accuracy of data, work and information.
- Participate in performance improvement data collection, analysis, implementation and ongoing evaluation.
- Take an active role in the orientation of new staff and assist preceptors in orientation of new staff.
Requirements
- ASN (Required)
- BSN (Preferred)
- 2 years Related clinical nursing experience in a comparable setting (Required)
- 1 year Pediatrics experience (Preferred)
- Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Medical services
- Prescription services
- Infertility services
- Transgender health services
- Paid time off
- Vacation accrual
- Sick leave
- Holidays
- Personal day
- 401(k) plan
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Dependent care spending accounts
- Employer-paid life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness resources
- Employee assistance
- Commuter benefits
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.