Nursing Coordinator (RN) Bloodless Medicine Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req44863)

Description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has been meeting the needs of patients seeking non-blood medical and surgical management since 2011. Coordination of care in the management of complex conditions is accomplished among the three Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Programs located at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety - International Training Center for Bloodless Medicine has the MedStarBloodless.org website notable as an outstanding resource for providers and patients to gain an understanding of evidence-based bloodless medicine and surgery strategies.

General Description

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing competent professional nursing care. Additionally, they will assume accountability for coordinating the functions within the Bloodless Medicine Program to include: program planning, implementation and development; developing and managing the operational budget and patient outcome performance; collaborating with specialty departments and patient care units regarding all aspects of non-blood management; serving as a liaison between GUH and other facilities, physicians, and families; and management of all personnel related aspects of the department to include the blood conservation staff. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.MedStar Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has been meeting the needs of patients seeking non-blood medical and surgical management since 2011. Coordination of care in the management of complex conditions is accomplished among the three Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Programs located at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety - International Training Center for Bloodless Medicine has the MedStarBloodless.org website notable as an outstanding resource for providers and patients to gain an understanding of evidence-based bloodless medicine and surgery strategies.

Schedule

Monday-Friday Days 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE

• Acts as liaison between patient, physician, family and staff.
• Discusses and documents clinical alternatives acceptable to patient.
• Finds and makes appointments with cooperating physicians.
• Responsible for ongoing monitoring of patient.
• Responsible for the collection of data related to the Bloodless Medicine Program using an approved data collection tool.

COMMUNICATION

• Communicates clearly, accurately, and effectively to peers, physicians, visitors, and other departments to facilitate patient care.
• Clarifies forms, financial arrangements, and Hospital policies to patients and family.
• Acts as information resource for medical staff.
  

LEADERSHIP

• Supports unit and organization's goals for the fulfillment of the Bloodless Medicine Program.
• Delegates and supervises other nursing staff in rendering patient care in accordance with DC Scope of Practice, GUH Policies and Procedures, and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) standards.
  

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

• Participates in educational programs to ensure the appropriate implementation of the Bloodless Medicine Program.
• Collaborates with nursing units to mentor and educate staff and promote successful implementation of the Bloodless Medicine Program.
• Incorporates research and provides on-going revision to the Bloodless Medicine Program as needed.Minimum

Qualifications

• Education
  Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. required
  Master's degree preferred
• Experience
  3-4 years critical care nursing experience required
• Licenses and Certifications
  RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. required
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• 3-4 years critical care nursing experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform standard and complex nursing technologies within the critical care environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work under stress.

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289