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RN ICU Pediatric Full-time
Children's National Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) II - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

$68,806.40 - $125,174.40 / YEAR
$25,000 Sign-on Bonus | Full-Time | Rotating Shifts The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) previously awarded the Children's National Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence. The three-year award marked an important milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and achieving a healthy work environment. The silver-level designation signifies continuous learning and effective systems to achieve optimal patient care and shows alignment practices with AACN's six Healthy Work Environment Standards. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 46-bed unit. We will be expanding to 60 beds in 2027! This unit serves as a regional referral center and is a designated Level I Trauma Center for comprehensive care to pediatric patients and their families. The PICU Patient Care Management Team coordinates interdisciplinary patient assessment and patient care and provided by pediatric intensivists and specialty nurses in conjunction with multiple specialty services within the Medical Center. Patients are admitted to the PICU from the ED, Trauma Services, the Operating Room, and transfers from in-house units as well as transports from other institutions via the Pediatric Transport team. Trauma patients comprise about 10%-15% of patients in the PICU. These patients often have multiple injuries or severe head trauma. The PICU is also a Pediatric Burn Center and receives referrals from the region. Other complex patients requiring general surgery, ENT, craniofacial, neurosurgical and other surgical subspecialties are also cared for in the PICU. Medical patients comprise 50%-60% of patients and include children with respiratory failure, meningitis or seizures, sepsis, multi-system organ failure and chronically ill children. Children with cancer also require PICU care for complications that develop as part of the underlying disease, chemotherapy or following bone marrow transplantation. Services are provided daily, 24 hours per day. The Division of Critical Care Medicine (CCM) provides services and care to all patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Specifically, care is provided for all patients in the PICU, patients within the hospital by request, patients within the hospital as part of all emergencies and resuscitations, and patients in the ED for “medical alerts” and “trauma stats”. The scope of services includes resuscitation, life support, monitoring and treatment for life threatening events and diagnostic issues related to these items. Patients may be admitted to and discharged from the PICU based on pre-established guidelines. See section on critical care units. The department utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to care, utilizing the services of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, social services and other support services necessary to provide quality care. Attending physicians providing care are board eligible or certified in Pediatric Critical Care. The PICU provides CAT (Rapid Response Services) and Code Blue team leadership to support in house clinical emergencies. An attending or fellow along with an ICU nurse and Respiratory Therapist respond to assist in clinical rescues of in-house patients. This service can also be activated by a concerned parent. 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 ADN Required, BSN Preferred Minimum Work Experience Required Skills/Knowledge 1 year RN experience (Required) The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area. Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) . Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care. Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able 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 performance Organizational Accountabilities New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions. Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs. Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking 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 FT, 12hrs shift, DNR, EOW Job Posting Oct 28, 2025, 10:07:41 PM Full-Time Salary Range 68806.4
RN Pediatric ICU Full-time
Children's National Hospital

RN Cardiac ICU | Weekend Incentive Program | Days (Sign-on Bonus Eligible)

$68,806 - $125,174 / YEAR
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 A.A. (Required) BSN (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience Required Skills/Knowledge 1 year RN experience (Required) The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area. Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia. (Required) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care. Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able 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 performance Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Job Nursing Organization Patient Services Position Status R (Regular) Shift Day Work Schedule 24 hrs/wk Job Posting Sep 26, 2025, 11:03:04 PM Full-Time Salary Range 68806.4
Children's National Hospital

Nurse Manager - Pediatric Dialysis

$97,843 - $163,072 / YEAR
The Dialysis Program is a Medicare-approved facility for treatment of chronic kidney failure in children younger than 18 years of age. Patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) receive hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis treatments in both inpatient and outpatient settings as needed. In a setting specifically designed for young patients, our specially trained nurses provide: Hemodialysis Peritoneal Dialysis Home Peritoneal Dialysis Training Continuous Renal Replacement therapy Our nurses are members of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, which demands the highest standards in patient care and knowledge of the latest advances in treatments and therapies. Several nurses achieve additional certifications of either CDN (Certified Dialysis Nurse) or CNN (Certified Nephrology Nurse). Moreover, as nurses at Children’s National, they have an intuitive understanding of the needs of children and their families. In addition, our dialysis unit coordinates dialysis care for children with acute or sudden onset of kidney failure in the Heart and Kidney Unit (HKU) or Intensive Care Units (PICU, CICU, NICU). Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) also is available for patients with acute renal failure, including those on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Position Summary All nurse managers are responsible to a nurse executive and manage one or more defined areas of organized nursing services and are accountable for nursing services 24/7 as appropriate for the assigned area(s). Nurse managers participate in planning, implementation, management and evaluation of operations, supervision of staff, budget, regulatory readiness and staffing. Nurse managers facilitate an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships among nursing personnel and other health care disciplines throughout the organization. Minimum Work Experience 5 years of related experience (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Strong knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Expertise in the area of specialty. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Grow Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the mission Exemplary Practice Establishes collaborative relationships with all members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal state of health and well-being of the patients and families served. Utilizes expertise in cultural competency to enhance relationships, processes, and outcomes for patients/families, ensuring education through face to face or telephonic methods. Treats every patient/family with dignity and worth, acknowledging their individuality and autonomy. Engages opportunities to act in the best interest of the patient/family, building trust and confidence, while upholding moral and legal standards of due care. Consistently evaluates care delivery model, incorporating various sources of data, (e.g. patient satisfaction data) to improve processes. Transformational Leadership Contributes to the development of departmental strategic plans. Supports and communicates the strategic plan to all employees. Uses budget tools to forecast and make decisions while analyzing and interpreting variances. Accountable for planning for staffing. Continuously monitors and adjusts staffing based on area needs. Uses trended data (e.g. labor productivity data) to manage the staffing plans. Assumes coverage of other areas when the need arises and assumes the responsibility, accountability and level of authority within authorized scope. Communicates and escalates clinical and administrative issues as appropriate to senior leadership Employs varied performance measures to analyze and enhance patient outcomes and staff/organization effectiveness. Ensures regulatory requirements are met and upholds overall safety standards of the work area Structural Empowerment Responsible for full implementation of Shared Nursing Leadership and participates in Hospital wide committees. Promotes staff/unit involvement in the community. Coordinates mechanisms across systems, institutions, and community to provide continuity of care in collaboration with key stakeholders. Employs critical attributes of effective collaboration to create, promote, and maintain an environment that supports successful partnership and high-performance team outcomes. Develops and engages ongoing monitoring, and staff and member education to assure environmental management plans provide safe, accessible, effective and functional environment of care. New Knowledge Ensures that the practice of nursing is based upon scientific evidence and best practice. Encourages staff participation in research. Encourages and facilitates professional certification and further education. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Leader) Deliver Set and clearly communicate team goals and priorities in alignment with departmental goals and budgets Develop the budget and assign resources to meet the team goals Provide the resources and guidance required for employees to perform effectively Develop procedures to ensure high safety and quality, and course correct as needed Identify customers’ needs and ensure service excellence in meeting those needs Engage Be the link between the department and the team in defining the strategies to meet team goals Provide prompt and clear feedback to staff and support their performance Ensure team adherence to organizational regulations Manage the working environment to promote productivity and motivation Represent the team in clearing obstacles to high performance Hire staff and develop their capabilities Monitor and promote strong employee engagement Grow Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the mission Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Job Management Organization COE Hospital-Based Specliaties Position Status R (Regular) Shift Variable Work Schedule M-F oncall as needed Job Posting Aug 28, 2025, 12:01:53 AM Full-Time Salary Range 97843.2
RN Pediatric Full-time
Children's National Hospital

RN Case Manager

$75,545 - $125,923 / YEAR
The Case Manager Hybrid I/II will provide case management services to patients and their families or caregivers. Assist with assessment, participate in planning and implementation of intervention and ensure follow-up and coordination of services. Engage in outreach activities in the community . Assist with administrative tasks, as needed. 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 Bachelor's Degree (Required) Master's Degree (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 5 years experience with at least three in a pediatric setting (Required) Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required) Functional Accountabilities Current certification in Case Management or Utilization Management (Preferred) Professional Practice/Research Participate in Shared Leadership. Contribute to the MAGNET Journey of Children’s National. Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice. Accountable to participate in the Nursing Division’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level). Participate in community activities. Patient Resource Services Communicate denials, high risk, or changes in level of care using accepted processes to limit financial risk to CNMC and patients’ families. Navigate internal and external systems to accurately identify or secure payers and link patients to needed services. Discharge Transitional Plan of Care Define discharge and transitional care criteria with the healthcare team to facilitate efficient care transitions. Conduct an initial assessment of patient and family to identify potential discharge barriers and needs in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement a plan of care and make referrals based on a needs assessment and available resources in conjunction with care team members. Transition care to external providers and services to achieve quality outcomes for patient and family . Provide clinical reviews to third party payers using nationally recognized criteria and validate authorization or denial of services and document appropriately in ST AR. Documentation Document according to departmental policy. Performance Improvement Identify , implement, and evaluate processes to improve customer service, reimbursement and/or hospital performance. Participate in the identification of PI issues and take steps to improve unit or CRM processes. Promote the development of CRM department and other members of the healthcare team. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification 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 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 performance Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Job Nursing Organization Patient Services Position Status R (Regular) Shift Day Work Schedule 10 hr shifts - every other week and 2 week days Job Posting Apr 3, 2025, 6:09:27 PM Full-Time Salary Range 75545.6
RN Pediatric Full-time
Children's National Hospital

RN Shift Coordinator D/N - Surgical Care Unit

$82,347 - $137,238 / YEAR
TOP 10 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN THE NATION. U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. Children’s National is a Magnet® designated hospital and the leading provider of pediatric care in the Washington, DC, area. Our team of 6,000+ employees provides world-class care in a warm and caring environment designed with kids in mind. We’re more than just a hospital; we’re a health system for kids. We have a great opening and would love to see your application! We are looking for Experienced Charge Nurses! Surgical Care Unit Is a 31-bed Surgical/trauma Unit, With Cardio/respiratory Monitoring Capability For Each Bed. The Unit Specializes In The Delivery Of Family Centered Nursing Care For Patients With Surgical Conditions Including Any Orthopedic Conditions From Infancy Through Adolescence. Significant Subgroups Of Patients Include But Are Not Limited Burns Trauma Pediatric General Surgery ENT Reconstructive Surgery Urology Ophthalmology Orthopedic trauma Spina Bifida Spinal fusion Bariatric Surgery All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC 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. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. The Shift Coordinator, on a shift to shift basis, directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient care delivery team. In collaboration with unit leadership, participates in planning, managing and evaluating unit based clinical care and ensuring that continuity of care is maintained. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years Nursing experience. (Required) 1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The Shift Coordinator, will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC. Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia . Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research Participate/support Shared Leadership. Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey. Ensure that nursing is based on evidence of best practice. Accountable for supporting/participating in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process. Participate in community activities. Participates in Assessment, Planning, and Implementation of Nursing Process Continuously perform patient/family assessments as necessary to ensure needs are met. Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels using manager or clinical coordinator for complex issues. Function as a resource in planning patient discharge and all clinical issues. Utilize multidisciplinary approach to meeting patient care needs. Demonstrates Ability to Communicate Effectively Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills by adopting techniques for specific situations. Provide performance feedback to all staff in a constructive, timely manner. Effectively manage conflict resolution. Serve as consumer advocate for patient/family concerns. Educates Patient/Family Facilitate learning opportunities for all staff. Ensure that patient/family educational needs are met. 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 performance Organizational Accountabilities Demonstrates Demonstrate awareness of cost containment strategies by efficiently planning staffing patterns, level and mix to meet patient care needs. Ensure staff adherence to unit/hospital policies. Participate in the performance appraisal process for all staff. Implement change with a positive impact. Display strong leadership in a team environment through example. Demonstrate initiatives and leadership through involvement in projects and committee work. 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/Collaboration 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 36 hours/week EOWE Job Posting Jan 27, 2025, 7:42:16 PM Full-Time Salary Range 82347.2
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