Registered Nurse - HSCPC Inpatient Post Acute (PRN/as needed)

ABOUT THE HSC HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
 
The HSC Health Care System is a nonprofit organization combining the resources of a care coordination plan; (Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.), pediatric specialty hospital (The HSC Pediatric Center), home health agency (HSC Home Care, LLC), and parent foundation (The HSC Foundation) to offer a comprehensive approach to caring, serving and empowering people with disabilities. The HSC team of 750 employees and more than 100 volunteers together serve children and young adults with special health care needs and their families at our District of Columbia and Maryland locations.

ESSENTIAL HSC MISSION AND VALUES
 
Mission Statement: HSC Health Care System provides and coordinates innovative, high quality, community-based care for individuals with complex needs and their families. HSC empowers all we serve to improve the quality of their lives.

Organizational Beliefs
HSC supports individuals and families to maximize their potential. The following beliefs drive our work. HSC believes that:
  - A culturally diverse community is a strength.
  - Inclusiveness for individuals, families, and staff promotes positive outcomes.
  - Everyone should be treated with compassion and empathy.
  - Our skillful, dedicated, and resourceful staff is key to our success.
  - We must continually adapt to the changing needs of our community.
  - Increased independence is an important goal for individuals and their families.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inpatient and Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse (RN) are responsible for assessing, planning, providing and documenting direct and indirect nursing care for a designated group of hospital patients or skilled nursing facility residents in accordance with the physician's plan of care. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, HSC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The RN also provides nursing care interventions, preventing complications and promoting improvement in the patients'/residents' comfort and wellness, informing the interdisciplinary team of their condition as appropriate. All efforts are directed towards continuous quality improvement and family-centered care.

Minimum Education
Associate's Degree Graduate of a fully accredited school of nursing (Required) Or
BSN Graduate of a fully accredited school of nursing (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
At least one (1) year pediatric experience (Preferred) Or
At least one (1) to two (2) year nursing experience (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
The ideal candidate must have basic computer skills. The RN must also be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients serves on his or her assigned unit. He/she must be able to demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients’ status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient requirement relative to his or her age-specific needs.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Current RN license from the District of Columbia (Required Upon Hire) 

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire (Required)
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Certification in Pediatric Rehabilitation or other sub-specialties (Preferred)

Job Functions
Nursing Care Functions

• Provide direct care to assigned patients/residents.

• Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures, and assist others with patient's/resident’s activities and care.

• Execute physician's orders for all ass