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Be Part of a Family of Caregivers Caring for Your Family
Make a difference and love where you work. Join the team of compassionate caregivers at Adventist HealthCare.
Be Part of a Family of Caregivers, Caring for Your Family
For 115 years, we’ve served the Washington, D.C., region. We are committed to our Mission, to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
Check out some of the opportunities for nursing careers with us and meet those who are making a difference in our community.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT REGISTERED NURSE
As an essential member of the care team during a medical emergency, your expertise will get patients feeling better and to the next step in their care. With awards and accreditations for quality and safety – including in stroke and heart attack care – Adventist HealthCare’s Emergency department teams are prepared to care for the community 24/7. “Coming from a non-religious institution, I don’t think I’d ever go back after coming to Adventist HealthCare. Shady Grove feels like family. Many employees have transitioned into new roles but have stayed within the system and that speaks volumes. The healthcare benefits are great for me.” – NICOLE HOPKINS, RN, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center “I have been working for Adventist HealthCare for 20 years; in those 20 years, they have seen me grow in all my career goal stages in life. I started as an Emergency Department Technician, then became a Registered Nurse, completed my bachelor’s of science in nursing, and recently became a Certified Emergency Nurse because of Adventist HealthCare’s career ladder growth opportunities.” – INGRID SAAVEDRA, RN, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
CARDIAC CATH LAB AND CARDIAC STEPDOWN REGISTERED NURSES
Join the trusted heart care team at Adventist HealthCare. Our nationally recognized heart care services hold several accreditations and awards from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. As part of our heart care team, you’ll help educate patients and their families through the continuum of care, take part in patient-centered care and work with a dedicated team focused on excellent patient outcomes and experience. “Teamwork is huge. It’s one of the things I like most about working here. My coworkers and the faith-based Mission keep me here and continuing to grow and expand my skills.” – LESTER ORTIZ, RN, manager, Cardiac Cath and EP Labs, White Oak Medical Center
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU) REGISTERED NURSE
With multiple opportunities available on the ICUs, Progressive Care Units, Intermediate Care Units and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Units at our award-winning hospitals, you can join an expert team that specializes in treating complex medical conditions, life-threatening illnesses and injuries. You’ll work closely with the care team to provide ongoing assessments and minute-to-minute care.
“I work at Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center because of the executive leadership. The president provides a clear vision for the future. Additionally, the growth and opportunities are unlimited when you work hard. The team is like family. I truly enjoy providing optimum care for my community and am excited to be able to provide more services in the future with the vision that has been set before us. – TRAKINA HOGAN, RN, Intensive Care Unit Manager, Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center
OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Be part of expert surgical teams that hold recognitions from The Joint Commission, American College of Surgeons and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for excellence in quality and safety. You’ll be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of patientcentered care and work in collaboration with a multi-interdisciplinary team focused on the well-being of patients. “A huge perk to being an OR nurse is the ability to care for one patient at a
Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center in Prince George’s County time. I enjoy the opportunity to reassure them, comfort them, and sometimes pray with them. It is a privilege to take care of patients, and it is an honor to care for those who have no voice when they are asleep. I know that at the end of each surgery, we have made a difference. We have improved someone’s quality of life and that is a source of joy!” – JASMINE TURNER, RN, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE
Become part of a team offering wellrounded care to help patients find healing and strength. The Behavioral Health Services team at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center treats a full range of mental health conditions on eight specialized units that serve people of all ages. “While working on the Shenandoah Unit at Behavioral Health, I have learned that it is okay for our teams to take a break, as it allows for an opportunity to come back together and be left standing stronger than we were before. I enjoy working with the team and feel supported by team members when times get challenging. Behavioral Health is a great place to work because of our team bond and support from leadership.” – JULIE ZINGESER, RN, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
With more than 6,000 employees, Adventist HealthCare is the largest employer in Montgomery County, Maryland, and continues to grow throughout the Washington, D.C., region. We’ve been recognized as a top place to work by The Washington Post in 2021 and Forbes in 2020 and 2021.
Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation in Rockville and Silver Spring
MED-SURG REGISTERED NURSE
With over a century of caring, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality and compassionate, Mission-driven healthcare services. We are committed to being the safest place to receive care and to excellent outcomes. Each of our acute care hospitals is accredited by The Joint Commission, a recognized symbol of quality across the nation. As a medical-surgical nurse, you’ll help patients heal from surgery so they can return home, confident they are on the road to recovery. “Working through COVID-19 was challenging at first, but not anymore thanks to my incredible team. I am proud to be a nurse and do what I can to keep our community healthy.” – MA ANDREA ALBERTO, RN, Medical Surgical Unit, White Oak Medical Center
HOME HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE
Adventist Home Health helps patients recover from illness, injury or surgery safely in their homes. You’ll make a difference in the lives of patients through one-on-one home visits. You’ll help them to learn to live more independently and to take care of themselves at home. Adventist Home Health is a recognized leader in home care, and has been named a topperforming home care agency in the nation by HomeCare Elite® for nine consecutive years. “Adventist HealthCare is a great organization to work for because my team members are so helpful and I always feel like I’m surrounded by friends.”
– ALLA LEVIN, RN,
12-year visiting home health nurse
Adventist HealthCare Home Health, serving eight Maryland counties. With a focus on our people, we want to be the best place to work and grow. We do this by creating a culture based on our values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Here’s what it’s like to work at Adventist HealthCare: • Work/life balance through nonrotating shifts • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise • Continuing education and leadership opportunities • Competitive comprehensive benefit plans offered • Employee appreciation recognition and events • Workplace wellness programs • Whole-person approach to care
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