Bloodless Medicine Program Nurse Coordinator (RN)

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

General Summary of PositionMedStar Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program
at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has been meeting the needs of
patients seeking non-blood medical and surgical management since 2011.
Coordination of care in the management of complex conditions is accomplished
among the three Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area Bloodless Medicine and Surgery
Programs located at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. MedStar Institute
for Quality and Safety - International Training Center for Bloodless Medicine
has the -MedStarBloodless.org -website notable as an outstanding resource for
providers and patients to gain an understanding of evidence-based bloodless
medicine and surgery strategies.The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing competent professional nursing care. Additionally, they will assume accountability for coordinating the functions within the Bloodless Medicine Program to include: program planning, implementation and development; developing and managing the operational budget and patient outcome performance; collaborating with specialty departments and patient care units regarding all aspects of non-blood management; serving as a liaison between GUH and other facilities, physicians, and families; and management of all personnel related aspects of the department to include the blood conservation staff. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards
ScheduleMonday-Friday Days -

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
CLINICAL PRACTICE

• Acts as liaison between patient, physician, family and staff.
• Discusses and documents clinical alternatives acceptable to patient.
• Finds and makes appointments with cooperating physicians.
• Responsible for ongoing monitoring of patient.
• Responsible for the collection of data related to the Bloodless Medicine Program using an approved data collection tool.COMMUNICATION
  • Communicates clearly, accurately, and effectively to peers, physicians, visitors, and other departments to facilitate patient care.
  • Clarifies forms, financial arrangements, and Hospital policies to patients and family.
  • Acts as information resource for medical staff.
    LEADERSHIP
    • Supports unit and organization's goals for the fulfillment of the Bloodless Medicine Program.
    • Delegates and supervises other nursing staff in rendering patient care in accordance with DC Scope of Practice, GUH Policies and Procedures, and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) standards.
      EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
      • Participates in educational programs to ensure the appropriate implementation of the Bloodless Medicine Program.
      • Collaborates with nursing units to mentor and educate staff and promote successful implementation of the Bloodless Medicine Program.
      • Incorporates research and provides on-going revision to the Bloodless Medicine Program as needed.Minimum Qualifications
        
        • Education
          Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. required
          Master's degree preferred
        • Experience
          3-4 years critical care nursing experience required
        • Licenses and Certifications
          RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
          
          
          
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          This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289
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