Posted Jun 8, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026
About this role
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years Nursing experience. (Required)
1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
The Shift Coordinator, will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia .
Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice/Research
Participate/support Shared Leadership.
Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.
Ensure that nursing is based on evidence of best practice.
Accountable for supporting/participating in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process.
Participate in community activities.
Participates in Assessment, Planning, and Implementation of Nursing Process
Continuously perform patient/family assessments as necessary to ensure needs are met.
Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels using manager or clinical coordinator for complex issues.
Function as a resource in planning patient discharge and all clinical issues.
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Utilize multidisciplinary approach to meeting patient care needs.
Demonstrates Ability to Communicate Effectively
Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills by adopting techniques for specific situations.
Provide performance feedback to all staff in a constructive, timely manner.
Effectively manage conflict resolution.
Serve as consumer advocate for patient/family concerns.
Educates Patient/Family
Facilitate learning opportunities for all staff.
Ensure that patient/family educational needs are met.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Children's National is a pediatric healthcare facility located in Washington, DC. Based on the provided job descriptions, the organization employs Unit Support Associates who work in close collaboration with bedside Registered Nurses to maintain patient safety and support therapeutic care…
What reviewers appreciate
+Strong emphasis on patient safety with detailed, structured protocols
+Pediatric specialty care environment with focus on age-appropriate therapeutic engagement
+Collaborative team-based model with direct coordination between support staff and bedside RNs
What reviewers flag
−Roles demand constant patient vigilance with no unsupervised patient time, which may be physically and mentally demanding
−Support staff may face stressful situations requiring quick de-escalation and intervention to prevent patient self-harm
−Job descriptions suggest a highly structured environment with limited autonomy for support roles
Washington, DC blends monumental grandeur with livable neighborhood charm. From the historic rowhouses of Capitol Hill to the wooded trails of Rock Creek Park, the nation's capital offers renowned hospital systems, free Smithsonian museums, and Metro access that connects the city to surrounding suburbs.
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