Clinical RN II - CNPA Silver Spring (20hrs/wk)

Minimum Education
BSN Graduate from an approved school of nursing. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year RN in clinical setting (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice/Research

• Participate in Shared Leadership.

• Contribute to Children's National's MAGNET Journey .

• Ensure that 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.

• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.

Plan of Care (Triage/Assessment)

• Identify patient/family concern or problem, based on data collection and assessment; determine acuity level (i.e., routine, urgent or emergent problem).

• As appropriate, recommend care for the patient over the phone or in person; document the condition and have it reviewed by a physician; arrange for appropriate medical attention as needed.

Plan Of Care (Patient Services)

• Perform independent clinical assistance with the patient/family, include explaining procedures to the patient/family .

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician's orders (i.e. EKGs, lab work, such as throat cultures, urethral catherization, etc.).

• Do radiological films, as requested by provider, and ensure that certification requirements are maintained.

• Perform venipuncture and complete lab paperwork for reference lab; complete any other documentation.

• Observe, record, and report patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician.

• Ensure all abnormal results are seen by physicians and notify patient/family of abnormal results, as authorized by physician; monitor abnormal results to ensure that patients are appropriately followed.

Case Management

• Coordinate services for patients and families as identified by PCP

• Conduct ongoing assessments and follow-up of patient referred out to specialist.

• Create, review and revise Plan of Care plans for special needs patients

Quality Control

• Ensure adequate control of patient charts, including to perform quality control and quality assurance activities as mandated by the managed care insurance companies.

• Ensure compliance with CLIA, OSHA and other regulatory bodies

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

Teamwork/Communication

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Safety