In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse performs basic nursing care activities to a defined group of patients.

Required Skills/Knowledge

Must maintain good academic standing in an accredited nursing program and make progress toward graduation.

Required Licenses And Certifications

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) .

Functional Accountabilities

Direct Patient Care

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Collect data and accurately documents information on appropriate forms/flow sheets.
• Perform activities as assigned by Registered Nurse and reports any recognized changes in vital signs, color, breathing, behavior ,
• consciousness level, or change in neuro-vascular status of limbs.
• Provide basic nursing care, which may include IV maintenance and termination, basic wound care, simple burn care, chest PT , catheter care, etc.
• Assist patients with performing ADL’s or total care needs (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and feeding).
• Assist with transport and transfer of patients as directed.
  
  

Patient Flow & Unit Efficiency

• Maintain a neat and orderly environment.
• Provide a safe environment for patients, e.g. side rails up, ID band in place, call system available, etc.
• Assemble equipment/supplies as directed by Registered Nurse for examinations/procedures.
• Assist team members with examinations/procedures as directed.
• Prioritize tasks and special request.
• Complete assigned patient care tasks promptly with minimal assistance and reports inability to complete task to Registered Nurse.
  
  

Communication

• Use tactful/diplomatic communications with patients, families, visitors, and care team members/hospital personnel.
• Use basic verbal and non-verbal communication skills with patients and families recognizing different levels of education and cultures.
• Orient patient, family and visitors to the policies and procedures of the unit and Hospital as needed.
• Respond to questions/request in a helpful manner.
• Answer patient/family/visitor questions regarding unit routines/activities and refers other inquires to appropriate personnel.
• Seek assistance from care team member when confronted with an unfamiliar situations or problem.
  
  

Responsibility

• Follow all hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
• Accept direction from Registered Nurse in assigned area and charge nurse.
• Seek confirmation before making decisions in unfamiliar situations.
• Adhere to principles of pediatric safety by identifying & reporting safety hazards to charge nurse.
• Remain on unit during assigned tour of duty, notifying charge nurse and appropriate care team members when leaving the unit for patient care related errands or assigned breaks.
• Use downtime productively during assigned tour of duty.
  
  

Education

• Attend all scheduled education session.
• Collaborate with all assigned team in the development of the assignments and capstone project.
• Consult with nurse educators/scientist to apply evidence based practice to capstone project.
• Prepare and present/deliver capstone project at directed
• Assume responsibility by seeking learning opportunities on and off the unit through shadowing experience, attendance nursing or hospital grand rounds and/or meeting attendance.
• Maintain a weekly self-reflection journal.
  
  

Organizational Accountabilities

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
  
  

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

Internship / Trainee

Organization

Patient Services

Position Status

T (Temporary)

Shift

Variable

Work Schedule

day night rotation, QOW, variable shifts

Job Posting

Feb 20, 2026, 8:50:23 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

37336