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 MagnetTM 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 performance appraisal and peer review.
Support department goals for formal education, national certification, national safety standards and service excellence.
Work in a collaborative manner with all members of the healthcare team and is viewed positively by coworkers.

Exemplary Professional Practice

Gather physical and psychosocial data on patient and family and complete accurate and timely patient assessment.
Demonstrate clinical skills necessary to care for assigned patients.
Develop assessment, organizational and prioritization skills necessary to care for patients whose clinical needs change throughout the shift.
Complete documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
Continually assess and plan proactively for educational needs throughout hospital/clinic stay and before time of discharge.
Organize care to complete assignment on time.
Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.

Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanc

Organizational Accountabilities

New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements

Participate in efforts to optimize unit and hospital operations through quality improvement (rounding, handwashing etc.).
Maintain awareness of changes or new information related to specialty area.

Organizational Commitment/Identification

Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

Job

Nursing

Organization

Patient Services

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Rotating

Work Schedule

D/N rotating, 12 hr shifts, EOWE

Job Posting

Sep 23, 2025, 7:14:58 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

75608

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