General Summary of Position

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Unit Highlights

Nurses on 5C provide post operative care to patients who receive elective joint replacements, spine surgeries, and those needing fixation after traumatic fractures. This unit also provides the opportunity to care for patients undergoing Gender Affirmation Surgery!

5C is one of three units at MedStar Washington Hospital Center to receive the PRISM award from the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses. PRISM stands for Premier Recognition in the Specialty of Med-Surg and recognizes exemplary practice on med-surg units across the nation. 

We strive to provide safe, quality care by maintaining a patient-centered approach and leveraging multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.

What We Offer

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• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
  
• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
  
• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
  
• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.
  

Qualifications

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• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
  
• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
  
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.
  

This position has a hiring range of $40.170 - $65.308