General Summary of PositionUnit Highlights About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital'sHematology/Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit - 2 Bles2 Bles is an 18-bed, newly renovated,Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit.
2 Bles is one of twoadult inpatient oncology units at MedStar Georgetown, caring for the patientsof the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, established in 1971.
Lombardi wasinitially designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in 1974 andachieved NCI comprehensive status in 1990.
The mission of Lombardi is toimprove the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer through innovativebasic science, clinical research, patient care, community outreach, and thetraining of cancer specialists of the future.The patient population of 2 Bles includes all hematologicdiseases and cancers (leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, ITP, sickle cellanemia), autologous PBSC transplant patients, oncologic solid tumor, and a widerange of medical diagnoses.
The nurses on 2 Bles provide expert care for theirpatients, often utilizing a number of hematology/oncology research protocols.In the spring of 2013, MedStar Georgetown entered into an affiliation withHackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) to establish a Blood and MarrowStem Cell Transplantation Program.
This agreement creates greater access topeople with cancer, blood diseases and immune deficiency conditions to receivelifesaving treatment in the Washington, DC area.
In 2016, the Blood and MarrowStem Cell Transplantation Program received FACT accreditation for autologoustransplants.Key Responsibilities As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex.
You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.What We OfferCulture- 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.Magnet® Recognition, a prestigious status granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for demonstrating excellence in nursing care, innovative professional nursing practice, and nursing satisfaction.
We are proud to be part of an elite community of only 1% of hospitals to have received this designation five or more times.QualificationsADN, 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 $ - $