General Summary of Position
Unit Highlights
MedStar Georgetown's Perinatal Department consists of a Labor &
Delivery/Inpatient Antepartum Suite along with a Mother-Baby Couplet Postpartum
Unit. Perinatal nurses assess the mother and neonate 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. Perinatal nurses collaborate with parenting services,
antepartum/postpartum patient educators and lactation specialists to provide
comprehensive patient and family education. Our diverse patient population
includes both medically complex and uncomplicated patients. Perinatal nurses
enjoy participating in collaborative governance at the unit and hospital level
and are encouraged to attend a wide variety of educational opportunities,
including AWHONN regional and national conferences.
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 earn this
recognition. This is the third time in recent years that MedStar Georgetown has
been recognized with this distinction.
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needsfrom routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.
What We Offer
- Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
- Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
- Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.Awarded the first ANCC Well-Being Excellence credential.
- Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.Magnet® Recognition.
Qualifications
- ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
- At least one year of Labor & Delivery RNExperience required.
- Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.
- C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) required within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.
This position has a hiring range of $41.77 - $63.66