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District Career Paths

Clinical Nurse

Clinical Nurse - CS-0610-07

Pay Grade: CS-0610-07

Job Family: Medical, Hospital, Dental, and Public Health

Service Type: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary 

Under direct supervision, responsible for applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care. Selects and administers the appropriate care taking into consideration the age, developmental level and size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates healing and good health.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

Ensures basic nursing skills are deployed when addressing routine nursing problems and seeks direction when appropriate. 

Performs a grasp of professional performance expectations in the domains of clinical practice, professional development, and evaluation.

Conducts various tests and administers medications within the scope of registered nursing practice. 

Takes vital signs and evaluates care provided by technicians, nursing assistants or other designated personnel. Updates and maintains patient medical records, and meticulously adheres to policies governing the confidentiality of patient information.

Core Competencies  

Professional knowledge of nursing theory, principles, practice, and technique’s required to plan and provide care to patients and families.  

Knowledge of the proper use and application of medical apparatus and treatment equipment specific to area(s) of assignment.

A moderate level of analytical ability is required in order to assess patient conditions and needs, administer and monitor medications, and maintain accurate records.  

Knowledge of drugs, their complications and side effects are required.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements  

Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia.

Basic Qualifications   

Degree Required: 

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the CS-5 grade level);

OR

Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience;

OR

Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program.

Work Experience: 

Specialized work experience directly related to the position.

Clinical Nurse - CS-0610-09

Pay Grade: CS-0610-09

Job Family: Medical, Hospital, Dental, and Public Health

Service Type: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary 

Under direct supervision provides comprehensive nursing care to specific patient populations with general and complex problems through nursing interventions and/or case management by either direct care or delegation of responsibility in response to changing care needs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

Documents nursing services, medical care and treatment(s) in collaboration with various disciplines involved in the provision of care while maintaining confidentiality of client information in designated documentation systems.

Coordinates, plans, implements, evaluates and revises appropriate Plan of Care and/ or Treatment Plan in serious and /or emergency situations appropriate for the client's age, developmental level, and diagnosis.

Serves as an informational resource to patients/clients and other health care personnel for specialized information related to a particular patient population or protocol.

Responsible for the administration of medications and treatments authorized by medical staff.

Core Competencies  

Professional knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of concepts, principles, and methods required to plan and provide care to patients, families for specific patient populations.

Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting promptly in emergency situations. Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effect, side effects and complications of their use.

Knowledge of community resources needed for patients, families and/or significant others to provide guidance and health instruction to assist in the understanding of how to prevent disease and maintain good health.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements  

Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia.

Basic Qualifications   

Degree Required: 

Possession of a master’s degree in professional nursing;  

OR

At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the CS-7 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program.

Work Experience: 

Specialized work experience directly related to the position.

 

Clinical Nurse- CS-0610-11

Pay Grade: CS-0610-11

Job Family: Medical, Hospital, Dental, and Public Health

Service Type: N/A

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary 

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive nursing care interventions and/or direct care case management to patient populations having general, complex, and/or specialized health care issues by assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing their holistic nursing care needs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

Coordinates, plans, evaluates, revises, and implements appropriate Plan of Care and/or Treatment Plan in highly specialized assignment, and serious or emergency situations as appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis, developmental level, and age.   

Documents nursing services, treatments, and collaboration with the various other disciplines involved in the provision of the patient care, while maintaining the confidentiality of patient information.    

Provides for the orientation and preceptorship of junior Clinical Nurses. Provides verbal and written feedback to management, as necessary, regarding program objectives, problems, and progress.   

Participates in the coordination and follow-up on patient health care needs and discharge planning, by referring the patient, as necessary, to other health care providers or to community resources.

Core Competencies  

Professional knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of direct patient care services r to perform highly specialized assignments and emergency situations.

Professional knowledge of pharmaceuticals, treatment protocols, and infection control procedures.

Analytical ability to assess patient conditions and needs, administer and monitor medications, and maintain accurate records.  

Professional knowledge and skill in providing patient care in emergency situations.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements  

Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia.

Basic Qualifications   

Degree Required: 

Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field;

OR

At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the CS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree from a professional nursing educational program.

Work Experience: 

Specialized work experience directly related to position.

Supervisory Clinical Nurse - MS-0610-12

Pay Grade: MS-0610-12

Job Family: Medical, Hospital, Dental, and Public Health

Service Type: N/A

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary 

Under broad guidance, responsible for the overall coordination of assigned unit operations to include staff supervision, staff scheduling and coordination with the various disciplines.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

Assigns and coordinates nursing care activities.

Develops standards of nursing care and monitors the quality of care daily.

Advises, counsels, and instructs assigned employees.

Supervises, advises, counsels subordinates, and develops corrective action plans for individual and systemic deficiencies.

Core Competencies  

Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, principles, concept, and practice of specialized nursing care as well as nursing trends, and practices and regulatory guidelines of the agency.

Thorough knowledge of protocols relating to the upkeep and maintenance of medical records.

Professional knowledge of control and administration of medications including their intended purpose, safety and side effects.

Advanced knowledge of performance improvement principles.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements  

Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia.

Basic Qualifications   

Degree Required: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program and at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Work Experience: Specialized work experience directly related to position.