41 jobs found in Jenkintown, PA

Description: Job Summary: To provide, coordinate, and support clinical aspects of care for patients with wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) needs. Essential Responsibilities: Manages outcomes for wound, ostomy and continence patients across the continuum of care by providing, coordinating, and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care including appropriate discharge planning, and coordination of services and education. Serves members throughout the care continuum requires the WOCN to travel among Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers and/or core Hospitals and SNFs, as well as monitors clinical progress in Home Wound Care. Week 1 Mon, Thu, Fri; Week 2 Mon, Tue Week 1 Mon & Fri will work at the Largo location Position to cover Capitol Hill and Largo Wound Care Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A. Education Graduation from an accredited Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Program required...

About this Job: General Summary of Position The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered acute nursing care to individuals with a variety of medical issues or who are preparing for or recovering from surgery. The LPN as a collaborative team member in partnership with and under the supervision of the registered nurse. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Organizes prioritizes and cares for groups of patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.Establish effective relationships with the patient/ family to facilitate the development a patient centered care plan unique to the individuals care needs.Collaborates with other healthcare team members to implement a plan of care and education to maintain and restore health and prevent complications.Provide patient and family education about measures of health promotion maintenance and restoration to promote comfort.Provides direct nursing care to patients as assigned...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Works with Surgeons Anesthesiology Nurses/Nurse Leaders Business Manager Scheduling Supervisor and other ancillary departments and staff to plan organize direct and control the daily activities involved in the effective and efficient management of the OR schedule while providing continuous and high-quality service for the perioperative patient. Ensures ORs have the necessary tools equipment and resources needed to successfully operate surgical procedures. Partner with Anesthesia Leader to accommodate emergency and stand-by cases. Responsible for Control Desk goals objectives policies and procedures staffing budgets fiscal management and quality improvement insuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Manages the day-to-day operations of running the OR schedule as well as the activities of the weekday Control Desk staff and evening night and weekend Supervisors. .Collaborates with the...

About this Job: Unit Highlights The C53 Spine Surgery, Neurology Medicine & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is a 14-bed, all private room neurosciences specialty unit at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, a five-time designated Magnet® Hospital. C53 nurses work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide high-quality, patient-centered, specialty care to neurological patients, postoperative neurosurgical patients with brain and spine disorders and general medicine patients, as well as specialized epilepsy monitoring patients.   MedStar Georgetown’s neuroscience specialty centers and programs include our: Multidisciplinary Spine Center, offering advanced treatment for spinal cord tumors, spine cancer, neck disorders and degenerative conditions, often through minimally invasive surgical techniques or CyberKnife Epilepsy Center, a comprehensive program for evaluation and treatment of epilepsy including diagnosis, drug therapy, and epilepsy...

About this Job: General Summary of Position The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. The Pharmacy Technician performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities   Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist prepares oral and topical medications for dispensing to patients including the selection labeling and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals and filling of medication carts. Assists patients nurses physicians and others with medication order requests and pharmacy related needs. Monitors stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates for pharmacy areas and replenishes medications as needed. Conducts monthly/periodic inspections of patient care/department areas. Pulls fills and replaces medications in the automated medication dispensing machines and transports to appropriate nursing unit(s). Services the Pyxis machines as needed...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Collaborates and consults with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe efficacious and cost-effective prescribing dispensing administration and monitoring of medication in the provision of pharmaceutical care. In so doing the pharmacist must have current specialized drug knowledge and demonstrate judgment communication skills self-direction and motivation to affect positive interventions in patient outcomes beyond those exhibited by those in a Clinical Pharmacist I position. Participate in educational programs as necessary to provide basic and advanced services of the Pharmacy Department. Additionally perform in the Clinical Pharmacist I role with its accountabilities and job activities pertaining to drug distribution supervision and non-­ dispensing functions. Primary Duties and Responsibilities   Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders...

About this Job: General Summary of Position The Pharmacy Technician II assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. The Pharmacy Technician performs designated advanced level technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities   Consistently fulfills all the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician I. Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist prepares oral topical and specific parenteral medications for dispensing to patients including the selection labeling and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals and filling of medication carts. Enters physician orders into the hospital computer system to update/edit patient profiles and charges. Assists patients nurses physicians and others with medication order requests and pharmacy related needs. Monitors stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates for pharmacy areas and replenishes medications as needed. Conducts monthly/periodic...

About this Job:   Are you an experienced nurse looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity?    MedStar Health Washington Hospital Center is seeking a patient-focused, committed  Nurse Navigator  to join our  Oncology Team!   As part of the Division of Nursing's (DON), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care!   Position Overview The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum within the scope of nursing practice. The navigator educates/provides information and supports patients to guide and facilitate understanding of treatment plans. The Nurse Navigator oversees, directs, and provides holistic, culturally competent, and evidence-based nursing care. The Nurse Navigator is recognized as a professional role model and clinical expert and promotes a professional environment that supports nursing excellence and collaborative shared decision-making. Key Responsibilities Works with an...

About this Job: Are you an experienced PICU nurse looking for an opportunity to formally lead AND still want to work clinically with patients?  The Assistant Nursing Director role is a great entry level leadership position that allows you to remain close to the bedside and serve as a front-line nurse leader. This role offers the chance to work directly with patients as well as coordinate the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel. Under the supervision of the Pediatric Transplant and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nursing Directors, the Assistant Nursing Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the Pediatric Transplant and General Pediatrics/Pediatric Intensive Care Units. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is proud to be among the top 1% of U.S. hospitals with a five-time Magnet® designation. Join our team and help lead our Inpatient Pediatrics Nursing Team!   Unit Highlights The inpatient pediatrics...

About this Job: MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute offers the complete spectrum of care from evaluation and medical management to cutting-edge surgery and transplant procedures. We provide hope and life-restoring treatments for patients with end-stage organ failure. As one of MedStar Georgetown's Centers of Excellence, the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute draws patients from all around the world for our growing programs, which most recently included living liver doner transplants and domino transplants. The Institute is one of the highest volume organ transplant programs in the country and offers the expertise of some of the foremost US transplant specialists. We have performed more than 10,000 liver, kidney, pancreas, small bowel, and multi-organ transplants. The Institute treats both pediatric and adult patients. M edStar Georgetown University Hospital — a proud Magnet® designated academic medical center — is seeking experienced and passionate experienced...

About this Job: Unit Spotlight: Surgical Specialties / Orthopedics (6 Main)     Step into one of the most dynamic units in the hospital. Our  newly renovated 30-bed adult Surgical Specialties Unit  is the  largest inpatient department , designed with  all-private rooms  and advanced monitoring, including  continuous pulse oximetry —so nurses can focus on what matters most: exceptional patient care.     This fast-paced, high-acuity environment is where clinical  skills meet   variety . Nurses care for patients recovering from  joint replacements, spinal procedures, foot and ankle surgeries, urologic surgeries, reconstructive plastic surgery , and  complex wound management . No two shifts are the same—and  that is  exactly how this team likes it.     What truly sets 6 Main apart is the  people . This unit is known for its  strong interdisciplinary collaboration  and a culture often...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Professional care provider who assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team Primary Duties and Responsibilities   Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that pertains to physical psychological socio-cultural economic spiritual and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology. Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that promotes continuous consistent efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care...

About this Job:   MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute offers the complete spectrum of care from evaluation and medical management to cutting-edge surgery and transplant procedures. We provide hope and life-restoring treatments for pediatric patients with end-stage organ failure. As one of MedStar Georgetown's Centers of Excellence, the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute draws patients from all around the world for our growing programs, which most recently included living liver doner transplants and domino transplants. Our team is  world-renowned  for its innovative and compassionate expertise. They have  performed more than 1,000 liver transplants  and  300 small bowel transplants. Our team performs about  40 transplants each year,  five times as many as at the average pediatric transplant program.  The team includes some of the world’s  leading experts on pediatric transplants and pioneers new, complex techniques  that other programs around...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum under the auspices of the physician's prescribed plan of care, subspecialty guidelines and within the scope of nursing practice. Oversees, directs and executes education for the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative process to patients and their families. Functions as the patients advocate by guiding and supporting patients and families through their complex surgeries, treatment and recovery. Ensures efficient patient flow by functioning as the liaison between the surgeons, the main operating room, nursing units, MedStar, outside facilities, insurance companies, and the patient and their families. Develops educational materials and programs in collaboration with the Medical Director for the Cardiac Surgery population. Collaborates with the health care team members to positively impact patient outcomes and the patient experience. Is an active participant...

About this Job: J o in Our Dynamic Surgical Nursing Team!        Are you passionate about caring for acutely ill and surgically complex patients?   Do you thrive in a collaborative, highly specialized environment? Then the   General Surgery & ENT Units (6 Bles and 7 Bles) may be the perfect fit for you!     Unit Highlights:     Two 16-bed adult inpatient units   with   telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry monitoring   A prime environment to grow into an   expert surgical nurse   Develop advanced   post-operative assessment and critical-thinking skills   Work alongside a   highly skilled, motivated, and supportive interdisciplinary team   A culture driven by   clinical excellence, collaboration, and shared success   On 6 and 7 Bles, nurses are trusted professionals, valued team members, and essential partners in complex surgical care. If   you are...

About this Job: Unit Highlights:  Step into a highly specialized, rewarding area of nursing on our   16-bed Plastic Surgery & Limb Salvage Unit , where expert care, innovation, and teamwork come together to change lives. This unit features   all-private rooms   and advanced monitoring, including   continuous pulse oximetry , allowing nurses to deliver exceptional post-operative care to patients undergoing some of the most   complex and impactful surgical procedures .   Nurses on 5 Bles care for patients recovering from   reconstructive plastic surgery ,   diabetic limb salvage procedures   (including advanced reconstructive flaps),   complex wound management , and   surgical wound care . This is a unit where your assessment skills, critical thinking, and clinical   expertise   truly matter—and where you can see the tangible results of your care.   What sets this team apart is its...

About this Job: MedStar Washington Hospital Center— a proud Magnet® designated academic medical center — is seeking an experienced and passionate   Clinical Specialist   to join our Division of Nursing. Are you a clinical expert looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity? As a member of the Division of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in this specialized role.    Position Overview   The Clinical Specialist serves as a clinical expert and healthcare provider, educator, collaborator, consultant, leader, and researcher for a specific patient population or specialty area while providing consultation to address complex patient care issues, offering guidance on the prevention and management of patient care practices. As a Clinical Specialist you will utilize a professional evidence-based nursing practice framework working within three spheres of influence: patient/family, nursing, and system/organization.   We are...

About this Job:   Make a Positive Difference At MedStar Health Home Care, RNs make a positive difference in people’s lives by helping patients heal in the comfort of their own homes. RNs support care plans for each patient and then help patients and their caregivers achieve progress toward their goals for improved health and independence.  As a RN at MedStar Health Home Care, you have the autonomy to make individualized patient-centered decisions to promote optimal clinical care. The homecare team includes nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, medical social workers, and home health aides who are dedicated to meeting patient needs 24/7/365. Join an award-winning organization Recognized as a Home Care Elite agency for 10 consecutive years, ranked in the top 25% of agencies in the nation. 2023 Best Home Care Leader in Training Award recipient. Provides direct and indirect patient care services under the supervision of a registered...

About this Job: Unit Highlights MedStar Georgetown's Perinatal Department consists of a Labor & Delivery/Inpatient Antepartum Suite along with a Mother-Baby Couplet Postpartum Unit in a family-centered, holistic environment that supports the new family during this time of changing needs. MedStar Georgetown is a regional referral center for high-risk mothers and infants and enjoys a supportive and cooperative relationship with our outstanding Level IV NICU to provide excellent continuity of care for these families. Our diverse patient population includes both medically complex and uncomplicated patients.   MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has been named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in 2025 by Newsweek magazine and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. MedStar Georgetown is among an elite group of hospitals from across the country and the only hospital in the District of Columbia to meet this standard of excellence and...

About this Job:   Acute Dialysis – 2 South   MedStar Georgetown’s 2 South is a five bed Acute Dialysis Unit and a three bed Apheresis Unit. When working in Dialysis nurses provide hemodialysis treatments to admitted patients throughout MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.  While most patients receive treatment on 2 South, nurses from the unit will travel to the ICU to provide hemodialysis to critically ill patients at the bedside. When working in Apheresis, nurses perform Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collections and therapeutic treatments such as plasma and red cell exchange and photopheresis.  Nurses on 2 South are active in Collaborative Governance throughout the hospital and are encouraged to participate in professional development opportunities through coaching and mentoring.   General Summary of Position Professional care provider who assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In...