Children's National Medical Center jobs in Silver Spring, MD - 757 jobs

Clinical Quality Improvement (QI) Lead, HYBRID - (25000349) Description The Clinical Quality Improvement (QI) Lead in collaboration with HSCSN Quality Assurance leadership leads the development, planning, and implementation of QI initiatives to ensure the delivery of quality health care and services. The QI lead will also support quality oversight, assessment, and NCQA compliance initiatives. She/he will be a subject‑matter expert in quality improvement and quality assurance and will be responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree - Ideal candidate should hold bachelor's degree with public health background or other health related academic credentials and clinical background (RN, LPN, social worker etc.) (Required) Master's Degree in MSN, MPA, or MPH. (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 2 years of experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical QI/PI initiatives, NCQA Accreditation, and HEDIS in a MCO (Required) 2 years of professional clinical experience. (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Ability to work under pressure independently, strong organizational and analytical (qualitative/quantitative analysis) skills is required. Experienced in facilitating and coordinating various QI workgroups including HEDIS trend analysis, developing and implementing various initiatives. Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects. Ability to work effectively with providers and multidisciplinary teams across departments. Experience in NCQA accreditation readiness activities (managing accreditation project plan, supporting team in reviewing/writing NCQA compliant analysis, preparing materials for survey etc). Experience with Medicaid regulatory compliance and external quality review organization (EQRO) activities such as managing Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to understand and use CQI principles/tools (Institute for Health Care Improvement's Model for Improvement). Knowledge of computer applications MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, Outlook). Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN). (Preferred) CPHQ preferred. Job Functions Essential job duties: Participates and coordinates quality improvement performance measures including but not limited to: Analysis (Quantitative and Qualitative) Performs root cause analysis to assess low performance on chosen indicators, sets SMART aims with appropriate stakeholders and identifies key drivers for success. Identification of opportunities for improvement on internal quality outcome measures (KPI, HEDIS, CAHPS etc.) and collaborate with various teams to design, implement, and proactively monitor outcomes. Maintains expertise in continuous quality improvement principles and concepts. Design methodology, collect and interpret data, conduct clinical and statistical analyses, and monitor outcomes. Acts as a project leader by overseeing, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on assigned projects and quality workgroup. Prepares detailed project plans including work plans, resources requirement, timeframes, and methodology to achieve project objectives. Reviews project status at each phase, identifies variances from approved timetables, and proposes modified time frames. Collects, analyzes, and acts upon quality outcomes data, with respect to members and providers to effectively manage care including measurement of specific procedures, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of interventions. Analyzes member/provider survey data and identify opportunities to improve results. Participates and lead discussions, facilitate trainings related to QI tools and NCQA accreditation. Support HEDIS inventions/initiatives. Partners with Business Analysts, Business Informatics specialists, and other available resources (i.e. consultants) to develop needed reports to assess outcome and process measures needed for improvement work. Develop targeted/general member and provider educational interventions to support and improve specific QI initiatives, working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Tracks and monitors quality of care/services issues regarding members and/or providers. Participate and support the HSCSN Quality Management Committees and sub-committees. Other job duties: May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description. Organizational Accountabilities Demonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co‑workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved. Innovates through improvement of care and/or efficiency of operational processes. Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality. All In Embraces changes/improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new/improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems and resources that promote quality of care, safety and efficiency. Identifies, prioritizes and selects alternative solutions to determine best outcome. Action Oriented Maintains a high level of activity/productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands. Anticipates problems and attempts to solve before they develop. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Category III: Job does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, non‑intact skin or tissue specimens. Incumbent does not perform or help in emergency medical care or first aid as a part of his/her job. Protected Health Information Access Level Level IV - Full Access: Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer's needs, the service(s) rendered and the position's functions. This job operates in a hospital or office environment. Physical Requirements Light Work: Lifting 25 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Travel Requirements DC Residents Encouraged to Apply. Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations HSCSN - Vermont Ave 1101 Vermont Ave NW Washington 20005 Job Non-Clinical Professional Organization HSC W/Special Needs Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : Full Time 40 hr/wk Job Posting Full-Time Salary Range 79289.6 - 132163.2 Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN) is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN) follows a “drug‑free” work environment policy: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Description Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates activities for the Transport Medicine Division and Neonatology Division at Children's National Medical Center in accordance with accepted national standards and administrative policies. Responsibilities include direct supervision of staff members and oversight of day-to-day operations to ensure the delivery of safe, quality, and cost efficient care. Ensures efficient utilization of available resources to meet productivity and/or financial goals. Works collaboratively with other clinical and administrative personnel throughout the hospital to enhance communication, share pertinent data, and improve upon care delivery processes across the continuum. Meets customer satisfaction goals. Works to optimize all emergency transport services provided. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Business, Healthcare Management, or Finance (Required) Master's Degree Business, Healthcare Management, or Finance (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 5 years Clinical experience in interhospital transport (ground and air). 5 years required in combination with a Master's degree. (Required) 3 years Supervisory experience. (Required) 2 years Managerial experience. (Preferred) Pediatric/Neonatal transport experience. (preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of operational aspects of ground and flight transport service required. Excellent communication and human relations skills. Ability to work within a shared leadership model. Advanced computer skills/familiarity with business software to include Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint). Intermediate statistics and algebra. General office equipment skills. Ability to work with report-writer software beneficial (i.e. McKesson billing). Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse Primary in District of Columbia with secondary licensure in Virginia and Maryland. Upon Hire (Required) Or Nationally registered paramedic (Required) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required) CCT , FPC, CCEMT -P , CCRN, PNCCT , CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN, CMTE or FACHE (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Grow Look across departments for opportunities to make the organization more effective Recognize and share innovation and improvement Represent the department in organization-wide innovation and improvement efforts Monitor and grow the department's capacity for change Partner with Chief of Neonatology to lead the budget process and execute operational goals. Human Resource Management Supervise Pediatric ground/flight teams and Neonatal teams when assigned to the service; assure that emergency transport services are carried out in accordance with established policy and procedure. Supervise communications personnel (ECIC) as assigned to the service. Coordinate recruitment of RNs, Paramedics, communications staff, and other administrative personnel. Assure new employees are oriented to their job responsibilities in accordance with established orientation protocol. Prepare and maintain flight/ground crew schedule to assure appropriate coverage with qualified staff. Assure personnel hours are utilized effectively and in accordance with established budgetary guidelines. Fiscal Planning Work with HBS management to prepare department/service budget in keeping with CNMC mission and vision and implement based on department/service goals and objectives. Evaluate financial performance reports, develop financial plans accordingly with the department/service managers and supervisors; assist managers/supervisors in execution of the financial plan. Monitor changes and trends in health care delivery services and analyze impact on the department/service financial outcomes; respond to trends in a fiscally responsible manner. Coordinate inventory and supply management functions. Performance Improvement Initiatives Contribute to developing systems supporting standards of clinical practice. Meet accreditation and regulatory requirements; develop staffing plans and evaluate the performance of the department/service. Develop education plans and training based on identified needs/trends and other data; initiate programs for improving performance within the department/service. Clinical Outcomes Develop, implement, and evaluate programs to enhance services of the department or service to increase consumer satisfaction. Identify trends, implement improvements and monitor outcomes as it relates to improving quality for patients and their families. Monitor and provide documentation that equipment is checked for safety and performance standards on a scheduled basis. Professional Practice/Research Actively support CNMC's pursuit of Magnet Status. Support and foster the principles of Shared Nursing Leadership leading to: High quality patient care; Clinical accountability and autonomy; Participatory decision making; Effective nurse leaders; Two way communication with staff. Ensure that nursing is based on evidence of best practice. Initiate and participate in Division research activities. Contribute to Strategic Planning Contribute to the mission and vision of CNMC and the department/service goals through creative thinking and planning. Coordinate outreach efforts and marketing efforts of the Division. Identify trends and areas for systems improvement through critical analysis, expert planning and collaborative interdepartmental initiatives. Staff Development Identify opportunities for managers, supervisors, and/or educators within the department/service to enhance manager/staff development. Identify opportunities for developing departmental/unit staff to enhance professional/technical development for increased job satisfaction. Schedule staff meetings, in-service and other education programs to maintain staff competency in safety and clinical procedures as applicable to emergency transport programs. Ensure staff evaluations are completed on time. 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 Organizational Accountabilities Communication and Collaboration Communicate with exemplary skill in order to promote interdepartmental collaboration, planning and achievement of CNMC goals. Interface with intra-hospital departments to ensure necessary expertise and continuity of care for patients utilizing emergency transport services. Facilitate complex problem solving throughout the organization by collaborating with other CNMC departments through development of staff to initiate problem solving behavior . Work toward maintaining/building positive relations with external vendors. Communicate effectively with transport physicians, RNs, paramedics, EMT's and Respiratory Therapists. Work collaboratively with nurse managers in Neonatology/Critical Care. Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences Demonstrate personal and professional integrity Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Teamwork/Communication Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Safety Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job Management Organization COE Hospital-Based Specliaties Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift : Variable Work Schedule : Variable Job Posting : Sep 9, 2025, 5:31:54 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 125049.6 - 208436.8 Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Family Services Associate - Primary Care (The ARC) Job Description: Assists patients and families to resolve issues related to illness, injury or hospitalization. Acts as a liaison among patients/families, medical and nursing staff, and external agencies. Performs screening interviews, assists with planning and implementation of interventions დაიწყ ensures appropriate follow‑up of services. Supports expansion of food insecurity resources at the ARC, including facilitating SNAP/WIC enrollments and managing the food pantry. Responds to social determinants of health screenings at Well Child visits. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Location: THEARC, 1801 Mississippi Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020. Salary Range: $44,782.40 - $74,630.40 (Full‑time). Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree (required). Minimum Work Experience: One year working with individuals in crisis situations (required). Required Skills/Knowledge: Bilingual ability preferred. Functional Accountabilities Delivers Patient/Family Focused Services: Complete screening interviews of patients and families utilizing hospital‑approved screening tools. Research appropriate resources in the hospital and community to assist patients and families; help families access and utilize those resources. Provide needed assistance, while respecting boundaries and setting appropriate limits. Make follow‑up contact with families, when appropriate, to monitor the outcome of interventions and to promote continuity of care (e.g., assisting with new and follow‑up appointments, hospital and community‑based referrals and applications). Coordinates Patient Care Responsibilities with Other Family Services Staff: Manage requests from patients and families for hospital or community resources. Assist families with applications and manage referrals to outside agencies in coordination with the medical team for financial assistance and other programs. Manage referrals to outside organizations as directed by social work and in coordination with the medical team. Assist Family Services staff with special projects, such as patient/family newsletters, Sibling Day, support groups, etc. Contributes to Effective Multidisciplinary Communication: Communicate with social work and/or medical team about patient care needs. Share verbally and in writing, relevant patient/family information with members of the treatment team. Document activities according to departmental guidelines in the electronic medical record. Participate in team meetings to address general and specific patient care issues. Optimizes the Use of Available Resources: Develop and maintain resource information for the department. Promote positive working relationships with community agencies. Serve as liaison between hospital and agency staff assisting families with resources. Identify gaps in services and research alternatives. Organizational Accountabilities Meet with Team Leader for supervision to discuss case material, professional role, and projects to complete. Meet with social work or child life partner to review work performed for individual patients and families. Participate in Family Service Team meetings and departmental staff meetings. Meet departmental requirements for chart recording, statistics, and other documentation and submit documents in a timely manner. Ensure that chart documentation is co‑signed by licensed Family Services staff member. Participate in departmental performance improvement activities. Core Competencies Customer Service - Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork/Communication - Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; be receptive to others' ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement/Problem‑Solving - Contribute to a positive work environment; demonstrate flexibility and willingness to_constraint; identify opportunities to improve processes; make appropriate decisions using sound judgment; use resources efficiently; search for less costly ways of doing things. Safety - Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behaviour; continuously validate and verify information needed for decision‑making; stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation; demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication; actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers. Equal Opportunity Statement Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Drug‑Free Workplace Children's National Hospital maintains a drug‑free workplace, prohibiting the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances. Though recreational and medical marijuana are legal in the District of Columbia, the hospital maintains the right to enforce its drug‑free workplace policy and prohibits recreational or prescribed marijuana. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading children's hospital in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a Senior Manager for Coding Audits & Education. This role requires extensive coding experience, overseeing a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring strategic leadership in coding functions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) and over 7 years of progressive coding experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $103,355.20 to $172,244.80. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A pediatric healthcare institution is seeking a Director of Technology Innovation & Commercialization to lead the development and commercialization of innovative technologies. This role involves managing intellectual property processes and establishing innovation programs that meet pediatric health needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology commercialization, a strong network within the biopharma sector, and proven leadership abilities. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on improving child health through technology and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Social Media Specialist is responsible for developing and executing a creative social media strategy that elevates APHA's brand, mission and strategic initiatives. This role places a strong emphasis on producing high-quality, engaging content that resonates with APHA's diverse audiences and brings the organization's voice to life across digital platforms. The Specialist will create compelling multimedia content - including graphics, short-form videos, stories and written posts - tailored for all social channels. A key focus will be using creativity and storytelling to enhance APHA's digital footprint and deepen engagement with the public, policymakers, key influencers and APHA members and partners. This position will be responsible for identifying new and innovative ways to grow APHA's social audiences, amplify APHA's presence in online conversations and position the organization as a leading, trusted voice in public health. The role includes posting across all active organic channels, managing paid social campaigns and ensuring content reflects best practices in design, format, tone and audience engagement. Responsibilities Content Creation & Creative Strategy: Develop and execute a creative, platform-specific content strategy that reflects APHA's brand and mission. Produce engaging multimedia content - including graphics, videos, stories, reels, animations and written posts - for all APHA social media channels. Bring creative storytelling to APHA's public health priorities, translating complex topics into accessible, compelling digital content. Social Media Management: Plan, schedule and publish content across LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky and other emerging platforms. Manage day-to-day channel activity, ensuring timely posting and active audience engagement. Audience Growth & Engagement: Working with all relevant departments, identify opportunities to expand APHA's reach and grow engaged audiences across all social platforms. Position APHA as a thought leader by inserting the organization strategically into relevant online conversations and trending topics. Paid Social & Campaign Support: Support and manage paid social media campaigns, including content development, targeting and performance monitoring. Social Listening & Analytics: Use social listening tools to monitor conversations, trends and sentiment relevant to APHA and public health. Analyze content performance and audience insights to inform future creative direction and improve engagement. Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with the AED, Public Affairs and Advocacy, Campaign for the Public's Health, communications, marketing, policy and program teams to source stories, gather content and ensure message alignment. Coordinate with design or video partners when needed and manage content workflows from concept through posting. Qualifications Technical & Platform Expertise: Proven experience managing professional social media accounts across platforms including LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky and emerging channels. Strong proficiency in creating multimedia content (graphics, short-form video, stories, reels, animations). Experience with social media management and scheduling tools (e.g., Sprout, Hootsuite, Later, Buffer, Vista Social). Content Creation & Creative Skills: Demonstrated ability to translate complex topics into accessible, engaging digital content. Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms. Strategic & Analytical Skills: Experience using analytics tools to track social media performance, audience behavior and content effectiveness. Ability to interpret social listening insights and apply them to content planning and brand strategy. Project Management & Collaboration: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and content workflows. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as communications, marketing, policy or program areas. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Strong attention to detail, especially in proofreading and brand consistency. Ability to engage professionally with online communities and respond to sensitive topics appropriately. Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, digital media or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in social media management, digital marketing or content creation. Experience in public health, nonprofit, association or mission-driven organizations is a plus. Physical Requirements: Requires occasional lifting and moving of up to 25 lbs. Must be able to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as job duties or projects require. Travel to the Annual Meeting is required with other occasional travel possible. Position is based in downtown DC near several metro stations. Hybrid work environment. Hours: 35 hours a week, full-time, Monday - Friday (daytime). Number of openings: 1. Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for this position should submit the following information at: ******************************* Cover letter; Resume; A writing sample; Salary requirement; At least 2 supervisory references and 1 professional reference (name, title, company name and phone number and email). Vaccination Policy: New Hires and Employees must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy. CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled SALARY RANGE: Mid to high 60's (salary commensurate with experience & job role). APHA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY. APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace.

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Quality Provider Oversight Lead in Washington, DC. This role focuses on ensuring the integrity and improvement of services delivered to enrollees. Candidates need a BSN and 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance and home health oversight. Responsibilities include conducting quality site visits and collaborating with various departments to enhance care delivery. This position promotes an equal opportunity work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Minimum Education Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required) Or Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required) Or Minimum Work Experience 2 years Progressive specialized experience in a field of research. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Demonstrated potential to make unique contributions in their research field. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Demonstrated ability to secure external funding, develop manuscripts and deliver presentations. Functional Accountabilities Responsible Conduct of Research Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research. Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator. Uses research funds and resources appropriately. Maintains confidentiality of data as required. Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements. Commitment to Research Plan and conducts original and /or assigned research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) relevant to practice specialty. Participates in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Publishes in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals. Submits applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects. Participates in research committees, workshops and special interest groups. Collaborate with research teams, industry stakeholders and government agencies Responsible for managing and supervising research staff and assisting post-graduate, graduate and undergraduate fellows and students in area of expertise. Teaching Participates in educational programs and teaching assignments. Mentors graduate and post-doctoral students. Supervises staff and students. Teamwork/Communication Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Safety

Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience One year experience in laboratory animal care (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Documented evidence of specialized experience demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position. (must be supported by a detailed description of experience on a resume). Ability to perform within a team-oriented work environment. Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with navigating web-based applications. Knowledge of the biology and physical characteristics of animals used in research and the ability to recognize signs of illness and abnormalities Knowledge regarding the methods and materials used in laboratory work Ability to work and communicate professionally with investigators, supervisors and caretakers Ability to make accurate observations, keep current, accurate, and complete records Ability to read, understand, and interpret written and oral instruction and perform math calculations in conduct of experimental procedures Ability to recognize common signs of illness, variations in eating habits, abnormal stool, urine deposits, and unusual behavior. Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting the use of animals in biomedical research. Knowledge of sanitation, sterilization, and biohazard control techniques. Physical demands require a healthy individual with dexterity; manual dexterity is required to handle animals Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours) and lift 50 lbs. Ability to communicate clearly via e-mail, phone, and text message. Required Licenses and Certifications Eligibility for ALAT certification (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Responsible Conduct of Research Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research. Uses research funds and resources appropriately. Maintains confidentiality of data as required. Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements. Husbandry Operations Observes animals daily for signs of health; receives, examines, transfers and properly houses incoming animal shipments according to SOPs. Administers medication and treatment as prescribed by the veterinarian. Provides adequate food and water for all assigned cages. Maintains daily and weekly sanitation of cages, assigned rooms and common areas. Communication Promptly notify management of fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Correctly document room sheets, sanitation logs for common areas, inventory, and health reports Technical Assistance Collect diagnostic specimens following SOP. Participates in handling and manipulation training when offered. Performs procedures as requested. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things 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

Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience At least 3 years of experience inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing the following types of Medical Equipment\: physiologic monitors, various styles of infusion/ feeding pumps, electrocardiographs, blood pressure monitors, infant incubators, radiant warmers, electrosurgical units, electric beds, nurse call systems, cribs, steris scope washers, OR Lights, OR Tables, defibrillator monitors, patient scales, hypo/hyperthermia equipment, physical therapy equipment, sterilizers, misc. equipment used in the OR, and some clinical laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges, incubators, slide stainers. (Required) Required Licenses and Certifications Valid drivers license to operate hospital vehicles. (Required) AAMI CBET Certification preferred. (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Medical Equipment Troubleshoot and repair complex electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment to sub-ssembly level. Performs preventive maintenance, QA inspection, calibration and electrical safety test on a wide variety of biomedical equipment. Purchase Orders Prepare purchase order requests for repair parts, to include vendor selection and follow-up and ensure parts have been delivered and installed. Internal and External Communication Routinely contact requestor regarding assigned work order to notify receipt and estimated time of arrival. Communicate to requestor steps for completion of work order and provide any follow-up information. At all times represent the engineering staff in a professional and helpful manner. Communicate with staff and management to solve problems and improve processes. Support the work efforts of the team. Assist new team members with general information when necessary. Quality Assurance Take the initiative to identify and report deficiencies in the physical plant of the hospital. Diagnose and resolve trouble ticket/work orders thoroughly until completed. When necessary, routinely follow-up with manager to communicate or request assistance in order to complete work orders. Follow-up with requestor after completion of a work order to ensure problem has been corrected. Routinely utilize all safety measures as related to work orders and specific task. Safety and Emergency Response Comply with all safety regulations to include but not limited to hospital regulations, OSHA and other applicable guidelines. Maintain work area in a safe, clean and orderly manner. Communicate effectively to other biomedical engineering personnel in regard to hazards associated with biomedical equipment testing in the shop. Act as a member of the internal engineering emergency response team.

Senior Manager Coding Audits & Education - 250003C0 - will work under the direction of the Director of Health Information Management, Coding and Audit to provide strategic and operational leadership for all organizational coding functions, including hospital technical coding (inpatient and outpatient), professional coding, coding quality audits, coding education, and coding denial management. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely coding to support optimal revenue cycle performance and high‑quality data reporting. The Senior Manager oversees a multidisciplinary coding team, drives performance improvement initiatives, and partners closely with clinical, revenue cycle, compliance, and financial leadership. The Senior Manager will be responsible for operational success and will assist the Director to define strategy and direction in accordance with national standards and CNH policies and procedures. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Health Information Management, Finance, or related field (Required) Master's Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Health Information Management, Finance, or related field (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 7+ years of progressive coding experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role. Demonstrated expertise in hospital inpatient, outpatient, and professional coding. Experience managing coding QA programs, education functions, and denial reduction initiatives. Strong understanding of federal and payer regulations, documentation requirements, and revenue cycle workflows. Required Skills/Knowledge Strong understanding of coding processes, coding guidelines and their relation to the overall Revenue Cycle data flow/third party reimbursement. Ability to communicate professionally with physicians, third‑party payers and other organization members about coding principles and processes. Experience with 3M, Epic and/or Cerner Millennium. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated leadership and personnel management skills. Demonstrated change management skills. Maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Commitment to compliance, accuracy, and high‑quality data reporting. Familiar with department budget and financial management, and personnel management. Familiarity with population health strategies, alternative payment models, and care coordination strategies (preferred). Required Licenses and Certifications Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) upon hire (Required) or Similar Medical Coding Certification(s) - CIC and/or CPC. Functional Accountabilities Strategic and Financial Planning - Contribute to the strategic plan for department services, including short‑term and long‑term objectives. Collect and analyze customer and stakeholder feedback, evaluate department effectiveness, and incorporate findings into plans. Work with Director, Vice President and other staff to develop ways to capture and report financial performance of the Department. Participate in financial planning and budget preparation. Work with Director to manage department budget to ensure financial stability of the department and develop recommendations to meet budget requirements. Work with financial personnel to monitor the financial performance of teams within the department to ensure compliance with budget; track, monitor, and evaluate budget for all line items. Leadership & Department Management - Provide operational oversight and day‑to‑day leadership of the entire department including technical coding (inpatient & outpatient), professional coding, coding edits, coding auditing, coding education, and coding denial management functions. Establish team structure, role definitions, and workload allocation to support high‑volume, high‑complexity services. Develop and implement department policies, workflows, and operational standards aligned with federal and state regulations, payer requirements, and organizational objectives. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance management for coding analysts, coding auditors, coding educators, denial coding analysts. Coding Operations - Direct and maintain daily operations for inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and professional coding ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Oversee accurate coding of unique and complex pediatric conditions, congenital anomalies, developmental diagnoses, and high‑acuity procedures. Ensure coding methodologies adhere to coding guidelines (including pediatric‑specific), payer rules, and Children's Hospital Association (CHA) best practices. Explore new methods to improve coding operations and work with various constituencies to gain acceptance and support implementation efforts. Communicate operational issues and progress toward goals to Director and others as appropriate. Audits and Coding - Develop and direct the organizational annual coding audit program, including internal audits, external audit response, and corrective action plans. Oversee routine retrospective and prospective professional and technical billing audits, specialized and focused audits, and other audits as directed by the Director. Oversee preparation of written reports of audit findings and recommendations to hospital leadership and staff as appropriate. Conduct risk assessments to define audit priorities by evaluating previous audit findings, management priorities, ICD and CPT code utilization patterns, national normative data, CMS and Medicaid initiatives, and healthcare industry best practices. Maintain knowledge of current government and third‑party payor coding and documentation requirements. Collaborate with Compliance and Internal Audit teams to address identified risks and support regulatory readiness. Analyze process improvement opportunities for auditing and coding teams to identify denial risks mid‑cycle. Triage and assist in management of requests that come from Revenue Cycle teams related to coding questions on coding guidelines and denials, escalating as needed, and conducting appropriate research. Coding Education and Staff Development - Provide direction related to all activities related to the training programs, including curriculum development, job aids, testing methodology, software and delivery, exam development/delivery, employee competency metrics, certifications and development needs. Research coding guidelines when conflicts arise within current policies and procedures. Research updated coding information as it becomes available annually and mid‑year; summarize and share changes impacting Revenue Integrity staff members. Develop and implement systems to monitor performance and quality of audits and educational materials. Develop and provide educational programs and coaching for auditors, denials analysts, and educators. Ensure staff maintain required certifications and stay current with industry changes. Coding Denial Management - Lead the coding denials management strategy, working closely with denials, CDI, and revenue integrity teams to reduce preventable coding‑related denials. Oversee analysis of denial trends, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures to protect revenue. Support accurate charge capture and documentation integrity initiatives. Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Partner with clinical documentation improvement (CDI), billing, compliance, finance, and IT to optimize workflows, documentation quality, and system functionality. Participate in system upgrades, EMR enhancements, and coding‑related software implementations. Serve as a subject‑matter expert to internal stakeholders on coding regulations, best practices, and emerging trends. Reporting and Performance Monitoring - Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs related to coding productivity, accuracy, audit results, turnaround time, and denial performance. Provide executive‑level reporting incorporating case mix, acuity, and subspecialty complexities of a children's hospital. Monitor financial and operational impacts of coding initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Organizational Accountabilities Teamwork/Communication Performance Improvement/Problem‑solving Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Safety Primary Location Maryland - Silver Spring Work Locations Dorchester 12200 Plum Orchard Dr Silver Spring 20904 Job Details Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full‑Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: M‑F Full‑Time Salary Range 103,355.20 - 172,244.80 Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Minimum Education Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school. (Required) And Minimum Work Experience 0 years Completion of required residency and fellowship training. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team. Ability to supervise, advise, educate and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise with respect to their level of training. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Excellent verbal communication skills are necessary. Ability to navigate and use electronic medical record and smart phone technology for placing and responding to calls and texting Physical abilities needed for lifting gas (oxygen, air, nitrous oxide) tanks, moving stretchers, turning and moving patients of all sizes, managing airways, and performing CPR Required Licenses and Certifications Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children's National Medical Center. Upon Hire (Required) Board eligible/certified in anesthesiology and in pediatric anesthesiology with the expectation that the employee will be board certified within 3 years and maintain certification. (Required) And Chronic pain physicians shall be board certified or eligible in Pain Medicine, or equivalent training in this subspecialty . Functional Accountabilities Commitment to World Class Care Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner. Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community physicians through timely completion of records and communication. Provide on-call services as determined by the Division Chief. Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate. Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies. Respond to team members and outside physicians in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees. Commitment to Advocacy Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives. Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well being. Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques. Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well being. Commitment to Research Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty. Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals. Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects. Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc. Commitment to Education Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees. Participate as appropriate in hospital/university -wide educational programs. Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts. Provide timely feedback to trainees. Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver. Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively . Commitment to Quality & Compliance Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation. Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement. Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees. Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them. Core Clinical Competencies Core competency in Pediatric Anesthesiology includes the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive management of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents to be rendered unconscious or insensitive to pain and emotional stress during surgical, dental and medical procedures. This includes perioperative examination and evaluation, assessment of the patient's anesthetic risk and impact of any coexisting disease or condition, and developing an appropriate anesthetic management plan pursuant thereto. The anesthesiologist also provides consultation to medical and surgical colleagues as well as parents and families in questions related to anesthesia, sedation and management of pain problems. Perform general anesthesia, and all other levels of sedation using intravascular, intramuscular, trans-mucosal, inhaled and topically applied agents including major and minor tranquilizers, potent inhaled anesthetic vapors, anesthetic gases, narcotics and non-narcotic analgesics and neuromuscular blocking agents and including invasive monitoring, respiratory therapy including short and long term ventilatory support. Perform airway management including mask ventilation, laryngeal mask airway insertion, direct laryngoscopy, fiberoptic bronchoscopy and video laryngoscopy with tracheal intubation. Perform local and regional anesthesia with and without sedation, including topical and infiltration, minor and major nerve blocks, intravenous blocks, spinal, epidural. Perform vascular access including peripheral and central venous cannulation, and arterial cannulation. Perform patient controlled analgesia using morphine, fentanyl & hydromorphone. Provision of postoperative pain relief with epidural infusion of local anesthetics &/or narcotics. Perform advanced life support and resuscitation of patients of all ages. Evaluate and manipulate respiratory parameters; difficult airway problems; fluid, electrolyte, and metabolic parameters including use of blood component therapy; and cardiovascular parameters. Manage hypovolemia from any cause; malignant hyperthermia; unconscious patients; and manipulation of body temperature. Provide collaborative supervision of Allied Health Professionals (Anesthesia Assistants, Anesthesia RNs and Nurse Practitioners) in the Division of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic management of perioperative and acute pain. Special Procedures Special Procedures Privileges in Cardiac Anesthesiology\: Anesthetic management of infants, children & adults (with congenital heart lesions) undergoing surgery for corrective and palliative repair of the heart and/or great vessels with or without extracorporeal by-pass. Special Procedure Privileges in Chronic Pain Medicine\: Management of complex, chronic pain syndromes, acupuncture, interventional pain procedures.

The Staff Accountant for Grants will assist the Association in coordinating and have direct charge of private funding, federal grants cooperative agreements. This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The position will in also work with all principal investigators and program managers to ensure the smooth operation and reporting of grants made to APHA. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in nonprofit accounting and financial practices. Responsibilities Support the finance unit in grant financial activities. Support the growth and expansion of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts as APHA works to diversify and deepen funding relationships with CDC, other federal agencies, non-profit, and private partners. Assist the principal investigators and senior staff in administering grant funds in a manner that provides confidence, monitor required reporting of all funds, and prepare summaries, reports, or other documents. Develop templates and internal guidelines to standardize grant administration activities, track grant proposal from submissions through closeout, and support all project managers activities as need. Key Responsibilities Grant Financial Management Maintain accurate records of grant revenues and expenditures across multiple programs. Ensure compliance with funder requirements, including federal, state, and private grants. Monitor spending to ensure alignment with grant budgets and allowable costs. Provide support to APHA staff on a range of philanthropic and federally funded projects. Reporting Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for funders, program staff, and leadership. Support the development of grant proposals and budget narratives. Monitor and analyze all budget trends and make recommendation for cost control for various grants. Accounting & Reconciliation Record grant-related transactions in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. Reconcile grant accounts and ensure proper allocation of expenses. Cross-Functional Collaboration Prepare grant continuation documentation and compile interim and final progress report Coordinate grant submission applications with principal investigator. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field or nonprofit accounting certificate a plus. Two years accounting experience with non-profit associations. Familiar with fund accounting and donor restricted funds. Excellent organizational and administrative skills. Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing. Strong people skills required to collaborate effectively with staff, APHA members and external vendors. Working knowledge of computers. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iMIS, Great Plains reporting, and other federal software. Excellent communications skills (verbal and writing). Detail-oriented with a collaborative team spirit. Must be able to work occasional evening and weekend work as job duties or projects requires and travel to staff. APHA-related meetings as needed. Requires occasional lifting and moving to twenty-five pounds. Position is based in downtown DC near several metro stations. Hybrid work environment. Hours: 35 hours a week, full-time, Monday - Friday (daytime). Number of openings: 1. Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for this position should submit the following information at: ******************************* Cover letter; Resume; A writing sample; Salary requirement; At least 2 supervisory references and 1 professional reference (name, title, company name and phone number and email). Vaccination Policy: New Hires and Employees must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy. CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled SALARY RANGE: High 60s to low 70s (salary commensurate with experience & job role). APHA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY. APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace.

Minimum Education Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biological or computational discipline (Required) Minimum Work Experience 8 years 8-15 years in applied bioinformatics, genomics, and computational work (can be inclusive of relevant computational Ph.D. dissertation years) (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Technical Skills • Advanced proficiency in UNIX/Linux environments. • Expert-level programming and data analysis skills in R, Python, or equivalent. • Deep experience with NGS, microarray, multi-omics, and other high-throughput platforms and their application to specific biological questions. • Expertise with a broad range of bioinformatics tools, pipelines, and genomic databases, such as GATK, UCSC Genome Browser, Bioconductor, ENCODE, NCBI, Kids First, gnom AD, ClinVar, OMIM, HGMD, and COSMIC. • Demonstrated expertise in GitHub, containerization (Docker, Podman, and/or Singularity), and workflow automation. • Strong grasp of workflow management tools (e.g., Snakemake, Nextflow, WDL, CWL). • Expertise using high-performance computing (HPC) environments and/or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) for large-scale analyses. • Ability to develop user-facing bioinformatics applications using tools such as RShiny or Python Streamlit. Scientific & Analytical Skills • Demonstrated ability to design and execute robust statistical analyses across diverse genomic and proteomic data types. • Deep expertise interpreting and visualizing results in biological or clinical contexts. • Deep domain expertise in at least one disease area or biological system through publications, pipelines, tools, and/or open-source contributions. • Experience writing scientific manuscripts, figure and methods development, and manuscript authorship. Collaborative and Professional Skills • Ability to lead complex interdisciplinary projects and guide teams from analysis to publication. • Strong mentorship skills and demonstrated ability to train junior scientists and analysts. • Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills. • Proven ability to interact effectively with investigators, clinicians, laboratory staff, peers, and institutional leadership. • Commitment to open and team science practices, including transparency, reproducibility, shared documentation, and collaborative problem-solving. • Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies such as Scrum, Agile, Jira, GitHub Projects, Trello, or Asana to coordinate timelines, tasks, and deliverables across teams. Functional Accountabilities Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Uphold the highest ethical standards and integrity in all scientific activities. Ensure data privacy and patient confidentiality standards. Maintain reproducibility and transparency in code, workflows, and documentation. Properly cite software tools, data sources, and collaborators. Comply with institutional policies and federal regulations governing research and data use. Bioinformatics Analysis & Method Development Lead the development and implementation of novel and optimized workflows for large-scale -omic datasets. Design rigorous statistical frameworks that align with study goals and clinical hypotheses. Collaborate with investigators to determine the most effective computational approaches to complex problems with biological context. Contribute significantly to high-impact publications and grant proposals. Technical Oversight & Troubleshooting Resolve advanced, multi-layered bioinformatics and workflow issues independently. Design scalable, sustainable solutions to recurring analysis or infrastructure challenges. Serve as technical advisor to junior bioinformatics staff, providing design, optimization, and troubleshooting support. Scientific Communication & Grant Support Lead preparation of figures, written analysis, and supplemental methods for manuscripts, grants, and collaborators. Clearly present findings and strategy in lab/collaborator meetings, present journal clubs, and attend scientific conferences. Provide strategic guidance to principal investigators on computational planning in proposals. Leadership Collaboration and Mentorship Partner with investigators, clinicians, project leads, and other bioinformatics staff to define project goals, analysis strategies, coordinate data workflows, and support scientific goals. Lead multidisciplinary bioinformatics collaborations from project inception through delivery. Mentor junior scientists and analysts in bioinformatics methods, code quality, and scientific interpretation. Foster a culture of scientific rigor, reproducibility, and learning.Contribute reusable, well-documented code to team repositories. Coordinate timelines and deliverables using project management tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub Projects, Asana) and collaborative workflows. Innovation, Open Science, & Community Engagement Contribute to and lead the development of open-source software, reproducible workflows, and institutional tooling. Stay abreast of innovations in bioinformatics tools, databases, and standards. Organize and develop training workshops, tutorials, and best-practice guides to advance team-wide and institutional bioinformatics capacity. Deepen domain-specific expertise (e.g., pediatric cancer, neurodevelopment, rare disease) through literature synthesis, collaborations with subject matter experts, and community engagement. Represent the organization in consortia, workshops, and national/international scientific forums. Guide institutional practices in reproducibility, open science compliance, and infrastructure sustainability. Use domain knowledge to improve study design and analytical approaches to biological or clinical questions. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Leader) Deliver Set and clearly communicate team goals and priorities in alignment with departmental goals and budgets Develop the budget and assign resources to meet the team goals Provide the resources and guidance required for employees to perform effectively Develop procedures to ensure high safety and quality, and course-correct as needed Identify customers' needs and ensure service excellence in meeting those needs Engage Be the link between the department and the team in defining the strategies to meet team goals Provide prompt and clear feedback to staff and support their performance Ensure team adherence to organizational regulations Manage the working environment to promote productivity and motivation Represent the team in clearing obstacles to high performance Hire staff and develop their capabilities Monitor and promote strong employee engagement Grow Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the mission The Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, serving as Assistant Director of the BTI Bioinformatics Core, is a leadership-level role requiring a Ph.D. in a biological or computational discipline and 8-15 years of relevant experience (inclusive of doctoral work). Reporting to the Director of the BTI Bioinformatics Core, this position provides scientific and technical leadership as the Core's primary “go-to” expert for methodological guidance, code standards, QC frameworks, and pipeline development, while mentoring Bioinformatics Scientists and supporting Core infrastructure. The role is split between 50% scientific oversight, project guidance, and code review and 50% hands-on computational biology analyses for the Rare Brain Tumor Program. The ideal candidate demonstrates deep technical expertise, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to open, reproducible science, with substantial pediatric oncology genomics experience, strong biological insight, and the ability to both embrace learning CNS tumor biology and guide the computational direction of multiple PIs' research programs.

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Healthcare or Business related (Required) Master's Degree (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 3 years healthcare related work (a Master's degree in Business, Healthcare, Nursing, or other related field may substitute for 3 years of required experience) (Required) 2 years hospital operations, performance improvement, or project management (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of the healthcare industry trends Knowledge of word processing and spread sheet software, quality improvement concepts, financial and data analysis Must be detail oriented, analytic, able to facilitate multidisciplinary improvement teams and negotiate conflict. Must be proficient in MS Office Suite; possess excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills Functional Accountabilities Performance Improvement: Develops plan for completing required assessment, including project organization, data requirements, involved parties, resource requirements and timeline Provides consultation, team facilitation and leadership to clinical, medical, administrative and interdisciplinary teams regarding performance improvement (PI) methodologies; assisting teams in executing change, achieving desired outcomes, and spreading effective change and redesign Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships and effective communication to facilitate improvements, fostering collaboration, partnership, innovation, customer service, and effective teamwork Establishes and maintains project implementation plans and project status reports Education Uses data to determine educational needs and program content then develops education plans to close identified knowledge and performance gaps. Trains staff and leaders through process assessment and redesign associated with experience strategy Mentors staff and leaders through training and project work. Responsible for successful closure of projects. Data Management Assists teams in collecting, aggregating then analyzing data, and developing realistic improvement plans. Collaborating with team members, develops metrics, data tools, and effective reports to facilitate decision-making and spur improvement. Creates measurements to fit processes that can be used to monitor effectiveness and further improvements. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences Demonstrate personal and professional integrity Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment 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 Join Our Team as a Patient and Family Experience Consultant! Are you passionate about enhancing patient experiences and driving quality improvement? We are seeking a dynamic individual with expertise in Press Ganey patient experience surveys, coaching skills, and a creative thinker when it comes to improvement strategies. As a Patient Experience Consultant, you will lead multidisciplinary improvement activities, collaborate with various departments, and ensure the highest quality outcomes for our patients and families. If you have a background in healthcare, a knack for data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you! The Patient Experience Consultant leads, conducts and/or facilitates multidisciplinary improvement activities to ensure the highest quality patient experience outcomes for Children's National Hospital. A specialist in patient experience and patient and family-centered care, this position works in partnership with assigned teams and collaborates with other departments to ensure the organization meets or exceeds the patient experience goals as measured by voluntary surveys. Serves as a role model and authority utilizing a variety of performance improvement strategies. This individual will assist leadership across all service lines to improve patient experience scores.

A leading pediatric healthcare institution is seeking a Research Laboratory Director responsible for managing laboratory operations, mentoring staff, and driving innovative research initiatives. This role requires an M.D. or Ph.D. and 3 years of relevant experience. The director will represent the institution regionally and nationally, ensuring high research standards are met while seeking new revenue sources. Work is based in Washington, D.C., with a full-time schedule and significant responsibilities in research development. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Minimum Education M.S. in Anesthesia in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Program Anesthesiologist Assistant (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year One year of work related experience in pediatric care. (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Pretesting and calibrating anesthesia equipment, monitors and delivery systems. Collecting preoperative data and performing physical examinations. Inserting venous,arterial, and other invasive catheters. Delivering drugs for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Placing, delivering, and managing regional anesthesia. Securing and managing the airway. Managing supportive therapy such as intravenous fluids and blood products. Administering cardiovascular drugs as supportive therapy. Making anesthetic adjustments using intraoperative monitoring modalities. Providing a safe transition from the operating room to the recovery area. Performing functions in post operative pain assessment and management. Participating in administrative affairs, research, and clinical instruction. Must be current with CME credits. Required Licenses and Certifications Anesthesiologist Assistant DC Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Upon Hire (Required) And Anesthesiologist Assistant National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants Upon Hire (Required) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Upon Hire (Required) And Functional Accountabilities Clinical Skills Collect preoperative data and perform physical examinations. Manage supportive therapy such as intravenous fluids and blood products. Administer cardiovascular drugs as supportive therapy. Make anesthetic adjustments using intraoperative monitoring modalities. Provide a safe transition from the operating room to the recovery area. Perform functions in post operative pain assessment and management. Participate in administrative affairs, research, and clinical instruction. Technical Skills Place venous, arterial, and other invasive catheters. Secure and manage the airway . Place, deliver, and manage regional anesthesia. Professional Enhancement Maintain and enhance current knowledge by attending continuing education conferences within the hospital or at the regional or national level. Participate in the education of other medical practitioners by acting as a mentor, preceptor and role model. Evaluate and use literature and research findings to support practice decisions. Design, conduct, and/or participate in research studies.

A children's hospital is seeking a Director of Operations & Business Development who will oversee division activities, manage budgets and lead strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong business background with a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience, including 7 years in management. This full-time position provides an opportunity to integrate and coordinate operations within a dynamic healthcare environment in Washington, DC. A salary range of $125,049.60 - $208,436.80 is offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Minimum Education Master's Degree Art Therapy or a related field with an emphasis in Art Therapy. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to relate to diverse patient populations. Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures. Competency with age-specific needs from childhood through young adulthood. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) issued by the Art Therapy Credentials Board. (Preferred) Registered Art Therapist Provisional (ATR-P) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Program Development Work with patients, families, and staff to understand the needs of assigned inpatient and outpatient population in relation to an art therapy program. Develop a vision, set goals and priorities; help to develop appropriate documentation standards to reflect art therapy assessments and interventions; help develop materials to explain and promote the Program; help design measures to evaluate effectiveness of the Program. Work with CNH Foundation and other hospital departments to promote the Program internally and externally as appropriate. Assist with activities to fund the Program (grant writing, support for fund raising activities). Maintain organized records, statistics, and surveys of the program. Participate in development of student training program. Art Therapy Patient Services Meet individual patients and parents/guardians to explain art therapy program, invite participation, and answer questions. Assess individual and/or group needs and identify goals based on assessment. Develop and implement art therapy interventions for individuals and groups as appropriate to promote emotional well-being and provide a healing environment. Design and provide individual and group art activities and evaluate outcome. Document interventions in patient medical records according to standards developed for art therapy documentation Obtain and maintain an age appropriate and safe selection and quantity of art supplies, equipment, and other materials for the program. Collaboration Participate as an active member of Patient and Family Support Program to integrate art therapy programs with other psychosocial services. Participate actively in departmental rounds and psychosocial rounds to insure coordinated care for patients and families. Foster communication with hospital staff and collaborate in staff support efforts Collaborate with relevant departmental and hospital staff to address patient or systemic problems that arise. Training and Research Orient, train, supervise, and evaluate art therapy graduate students, interns and volunteers, as appropriate. 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.