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About this Job: This is for a night or day shift position on the Short Stay/Observation Unit at Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital   Unit Highlights    The Short Stay/Observation Unit provides skilled nursing care for acutely ill patients placed in observation status, and acutely ill patients admitted with various diseases such as arrhythmias, chest pain, syncope, Congestive Heart Failure, and pacemakers, as well as other medical surgical conditions. The unit consist of 32 beds and average patient stay is 24-48 hours. Gain great experience in a fast-paced environment and advance your telemetry skills. 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...

About this Job: General Summary of Position The Registered Nurse First Assistant may act as First Assistant to the surgeon on all surgical operations with the exception of craniotomies open heart surgery epicardial pacemakers neurosurgery laminectomies carpal tunnel and sympathectomies. The Registered Nurse II-First Assistant will act under the direct supervision of the surgeon at all times. Primary Duties and Responsibilities   Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Demonstrates integrity in technical and aseptic practice with knowledge of the principles and consistently adapts them in an appropriate manner according to the situation to include close observation of the operative field at all times. Reviews EMR preoperatively and communicates pertinent information to the OR team Assists...