Children's National Medical Center jobs in Washington, DC

The Senior Organizational Development (OD) Specialist will serve as an internal OD consultant for leaders and is responsible for designing, implementing, and advancing organizational development strategies that strengthen culture, enhance leadership effectiveness, and increase organizational agility. Reporting to the Manager of Learning & Development, this position will play a key role in strengthening organizational culture and leadership effectiveness, ensuring that leaders and teams are equipped with the capabilities, resilience, and agility needed to drive performance today while preparing for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field (required). (Required) Master's Degree Master's degree in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, Human Resources, or related field (preferred). (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 5 years Minimum 5 years of experience in in L&D, OD, talent development, change management, or related consulting roles (healthcare preferred). (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Advanced consulting, coaching, and facilitation skills, with experience influencing leaders at all levels Extensive knowledge of organizational development theories, practices, and techniques Expertise in change management frameworks (e.g., Kotter, ADKAR, Lewins) Experience leading culture transformation, employee engagement, and leadership development initiatives Skilled in data analysis, assessment tools, and metrics-based evaluation of OD initiatives Ability to design and deliver facilitated workshops, retreats, team interventions, and learning & development programs Proficient in strategic planning, performance improvement, and talent management Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize, manage timelines, and align stakeholders Familiarity with psychological safety, and leadership development Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed, unionized, or highly regulated environment High proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, survey platforms, and other interactive technologies High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail Required Licenses and Certifications Change Management Certification (Preferred) Certification in psychometric tools (e.g., Hogan, DiSC, 360, etc.) (Preferred) Coaching certification (e.g., ICF, BCC, Co-Active, etc.) (Preferred) Certification to facilitate leadership development frameworks such as Situational Leadership , Crucial Conversations , or similar methodologies. (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Consulting & Organizational Development Utilizes a collaborative organizational development (OD) consulting approach to partner with senior leaders to assess, design, implement, and measure strategic OD initiatives that align with hospital goals and priorities. Design and facilitate interactive sessions, workshops, and retreats for leaders and teams. Serve as an internal consultant on team effectiveness, leadership development, talent management, and cultural alignment. Collaborate with executive and senior leaders, HRBPs, Wellbeing, Patient Experience, etc. on integrated people strategies. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, recommend interventions, and measure impact. Mentor and coach team members, fostering their professional growth, enhancing OD capabilities, and supporting skill development through guidance, feedback, and collaborative learning opportunities. Talent & Team Development Leverage advanced, validated assessment tools (e.g., DiSC, Hogan, 360 feedback) to evaluate individual capabilities, synthesize and interpret complex assessment data, and deliver strategic, actionable debriefs that inform leadership decision-making and drive organizational effectiveness. Design and deliver leadership development programs for both emerging and current leaders, including high-potential and incumbent populations. Develop curriculum and learning experiences that build foundational capabilities and strengthen leadership effectiveness across levels. Lead and facilitate succession planning and talent reviews. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, recommend interventions, and measure impact. Proven expertise in coaching employees and senior leaders using recognized, evidence-based coaching models to accelerate growth, enhance leadership effectiveness, and achieve strategic organizational goals. Change Management Lead and facilitate change management efforts using industry-standard methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter, Lewins, etc.). Provide strategic coaching to leaders and teams to navigate ambiguity, resolve complex conflicts, and lead effectively through transformative change. Facilitation Design and model psychologically safe environments that accelerate collaboration, inspire innovation, and strengthen organizational resilience. Strengthen enterprise change readiness by equipping leaders and teams with facilitation skills that inspire engagement, alignment, and collective action. Facilitate high-stakes conversations with advanced techniques that align diverse perspectives, enable sound decision-making, and accelerate execution. 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

About Our ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) Transition to Practice Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. The current sites included in this accreditation with distinction designation are: Children's National Hospital (Sheikh Zayed Campus) Children's National Hospital ED @ UMC The current workplace settings included in this accreditation with distinction designation are: Medical-Surgical Oncology Critical Care Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Operating Room Psychiatric Emergency Department Specialty Practice - Radiology Program Details The Transition to Practice Program (TPP) is a 12-month program designed to provide the nurse resident with an opportunity to transition into the role of a professional nurse under the guidance and support of our clinical nursing staff, nurse educators and program facilitators. The program includes didactic and simulated learning combined with hands-on training in the clinical practice based environment, facilitating the nurse resident's transition from novice to competent nurse. Additionally, the program aims to create a strong social network that fosters a sense of community, support, resiliency building and professional development. The TPP is offered twice a year to newly-licensed graduate nurses from an accredited nursing program with a passion for children. All new graduates with less than one year of clinical experience are eligible to participate in the program after obtaining licensure. Applications for the winter 2025 TPP will be available September 30, 2024 and applications for the summer 2025 program will be available January 13, 2025. The duration a position is posted is determined by response to the position. All positions will be posted for a minimum of two weeks.

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Or Or Relevant experience beyond the minimum required work experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a 1-to-1 ratio ( i.e. one year of relevant work experience equals one year of required education) Master's Degree (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 5 years Related and progressive experience (Required) 3 years Program/operations functional management or management/supervisory experience (Required) 3 years Experience in writing/ communications, healthcare administration and non-profit management (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Familiarity and experience with electronic database research tools, including use of the Internet. Understanding of management information systems and technology is helpful. Full command of Microsoft Word, Excel and/or similar software applications. Functional Accountabilities Program/Division Administration and Implementation Implement strategic plan through management of day-to-day operations of division/ service area; troubleshoot operational issues and develop action plan to resolve Collaborate with Center Director on significant operational issues/barriers. Assist Center Director in development, implementation and evaluation of division services, programs, policies and procedures, and performance standards to achieve divisional goals. Develop and implement systems to monitor and improve performance and service quality. Budget and Financial Management Prepare documentation and projections to support the divisional operating and capital budget planning process Evaluate and recommend purchase of new equipment needed to maximize productivity and quality of care Implement actions to facilitate meeting budget requirements and administer division/program within budgetary guidelines Monitor monthly performance reports and budget variances and resolve discrepancies as needed. Evaluate reimbursement and denial trends and develop and implement action plans to address issues. Program Evaluation & Enhancement Assist in the development, evaluation and implementation of new ventures, services and partnerships. Work with the Center Director to develop evaluation tools to measure each aspect of clinical delivery. Grants Management Identify new sources of funding and write template proposals. Assist Foundation to prepare grant reports two weeks prior to due date, include expense report/statements for director's edit and approval. Monitor monthly special purpose funds performance reports and resolve discrepancies as needed. Human Resources Management Collaborate with Center Director in all hiring and disciplinary actions. Ensure all personnel records are complete and annual reviews are completed in a timely fashion. Ensure all personnel are in compliance with Occupational Health requirements. Ensure all clinical personnel are in compliance with the Medical Staff Office. Ensure training and competency of all administrative staff with documentation as required by JCAHO standards. Manage all employee grievances, worker's compensation, or occupational health concerns in collaboration with the director and the appropriate CNMC department. Community Outreach Collaborate with Government and Community Affairs department to promote community events. Serve as the liaison between CNMC and external stakeholders Ensure the availability of promotional items at community events. Project Management Develop business plans for new programs, sites, or equipment. Create project plans with milestones, deliverables, and accountability assignments. Deliver projects on time and on budget. 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 Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Teamwork/Communication Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Safety

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. Research Faculty (Assistant or Associate) is a full-time tenure track position with a laboratory-based focus on the cancer biology of pediatric brain tumors. The successful candidate will have a M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree in cancer biology or immunology, strong peer reviewed publication record and have demonstrated highly competitive research funded grant activities. Research Faculty will be responsible to advance the cancer biology research program through the study of the biology of pediatric cancers of the brain, using the emerging areas of genome editing, precision medicine, epigenetics, biomarkers, next generation high throughput DNA/RNA sequencing, cell therapy and immunotherapy as it relates to pediatric brain cancers. The faculty member will have the responsibility for the day-to-day laboratory research projects, independently write grants and papers, mentor and supervise laboratory staff and students as well as develop educational programs and regularly participate in committee meetings. Research Faculty hold a greater than > 0.50 FTE position at Children's National Hospital and must meet the requirements for a full Faculty appointment at the George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, with the expectation for developing and conducting research and securing outside grant and contract fundings for scholarly research activities. The faculty member is responsible for generating and testing hypotheses related to a field of research by initiating, carrying out and managing research projects/programs supported by external, peer-reviewed sources. The individual may also be responsible for other job-specific academic and service activities, supervising and advising laboratory, graduate and post-doctoral staff and students, developing educational programs and teaching assignments and publishing in recognized, peer-reviewed journals, and/or presenting at conferences or symposiums. The research faculty member participates actively as a member of the Children's National Research Institute community\: on administrative committees, search committees, strategic indicatives, and student advising.

Provides therapeutic services and play activities to promote the physical, emotional and developmental growth of patients and minimize potential stress and trauma for patients and families. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field. (Required) Master's Degree Master's degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field. (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience Completion of Child Life Internship (minimum 600 hours) and all internship prerequisites including, but not limited to volunteer hours and Child Life Practicum. (Required) Candidate must be certified or eligible for Child Life Certification. Candidate must pass certification exam within 6 months of hire. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge · Knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development based on the theories of development, including but not limited to Piaget, Erikson, Bowlby, and Vygotsky · Knowledge of age-appropriate play and ability to utilize play as a mechanism for patient-understanding of the hospital environment and experiences · Ability to assess patient's development and response to hospital environment and provide developmentally appropriate interventions · Ability to discuss medical experiences in age-appropriate, child-friendly language · Understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology and knowledge of medical terminology · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, utilizing critical thinking and problem solving skills · Ability to comfortably work with internal and external customers from diverse social, cultural and educational backgrounds · Ability to identify and work collaboratively with diverse teams · Ability to listen, be empathetic, motivate and follow-through, and eager to seize challenges and resolve issues Functional Accountabilities Direct Patient Care · Assesses patients' development, temperament, coping style, and adjustment using knowledge of child development and behavior, disease/injury, treatment, healthcare stressors, cultural and family systems · Uses knowledge and resources to create developmental plan and implement appropriate child life and interdisciplinary interventions · Provides therapeutic interactions and activities which offer emotional support, opportunities for continued growth and development, and diversion from the hospital experience · Provides opportunities for and facilitates a variety of group and/or individual recreational and play activities that promote normalization, development, learning, self-expression, and coping · Uses preparation and medical play opportunities to help alleviate misconceptions and increase understanding of hospital procedures · Provides procedural support to patients in order to foster increased coping skills and evaluates effectiveness of interventions to better inform and individualize future support · Provides education and support to siblings and parents related to hospital visits, effects of hospitalization, procedures, new diagnoses, etc. · Prioritizes own caseload daily in order to meet both child and departmental needs · Participates in the weekday, weekend, and on-call rotation, as assigned · Regularly maintains patient care documentation in accordance with standards Patient Experience · Fosters environment for patients and families to feel heard and understood, anticipates patient and family needs, and ensures needs are met · Collaborates with child life team and other professionals to provide activities, special visitors, events, and entertainment to patients and families hospital-wide · Encourages and coordinates patients' and families' participation in activities and special events to support normalization and coping · Supports and chaperones special visitors to assigned areas of hospital · Assists child life team, assigned area of hospital, or department with intake and distribution of donations of toys and other comforting items Interdisciplinary Collaboration · Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare team in order to provide optimal care and advocate for developmentally-appropriate patient and family needs · Uses formal and informal methods of communication to share assessments, interventions, and evaluations, as appropriate · Maintains communication with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and engage in consultation regarding patient care · Provides referrals to internal or community resources for patients and families as needed Program Development · Facilitates patient interaction for volunteers · Presents in-service trainings on role and impact of child life to departments or assigned areas, increasing understanding of importance of family-centered care · Adheres to budget set and outlined by Child Life Manager · Manages child life resources of assigned area of hospital and ensures consistent supply of resources · Attends and participates in opportunities that complement and enhance professional development Professional Development · With Child Life Manager, establishes annual goals and independently works to meet those goals · Participates as member of assigned area or department committees as deemed appropriate · Develops and maintains professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, workshops, conferences, etc. · Maintains a willingness to learn and openness to new ideas and practices

Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years related experience. Experience performing billing, patient registration, and scheduling, medical insurance verification, insurance screening and charge posting. (Required) Functional Accountabilities Technical Responsibilities Assign beds to patients in accordance with established criteria in the “Accommodation Policy”. Change the accommodation code for all transfers that cannot be accommodated (i.e. A request for transfer is received for an ICU patient for an IMC bed but patient cannot be moved. Accommodation code must be changed in the HBOC/Star Application. Assign beds within 15 minutes of patient's arrival to floor4 . Notify AD of Direct Admissions Update Cerner Application when an Emergency Room Patient is admitted. Communicate with the AD/Unit if unable to accommodate patient within 15 minutes. Collaborate Insurance Verification to insure reimbursement criteria are met (i.e. evs, rte, faxing face sheets). Refer direct admits to Insurance Verification for processing. Contact AD in regard to inpatient transfers from other hospitals. Respond to telephone request for beds and complete information on Request for Admission Forms. (I.e. date and time of request, time bed assigned reason for cancellation, contact person). Admit NICU babies as quickly as possible Maintain waiting list of patients to be admitted. (Keep physicians and patients aware of admits status Complete Quality Assurance (QA) Reports on a daily basis. (i.e. RMB charges and outpatient in bed 23 hours, monitor OPO bed in the ED). Ensure all applicable Admission forms are completed in their entirety. Function as a Registrar when requested. Customer Service Meet or exceed hospital/department. “Service Excellence” standards as outlined by CNMC. Meet or exceed hospital/department telephone etiquette standards. Answer the phone within 3 rings. Assume responsibility for any call answered to completion of request; ask permission to place callers on hold or transfer their calls; thank the caller for calling CNMC. Assist with interpreter services when possible. Maintain composure during difficult situations; exhibit sensitivity and good judgment when resolving patient problems and referr issues to the department manager . 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 x 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 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 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.

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. 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

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.

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We are advocating for policies to protect them. We are working to radically improve the health care they receive. We are pioneering research to find solutions. We are empowering families with programs, knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting communities, we are building a brighter future for us all. We are dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for healthy moms and strong babies. SCOPE The Director of Communications, reporting to the VP of Marketing, leads public relations, executive and advocacy communications, influencer and partner relationship management, and crisis communications for March of Dimes. This role involves strategic oversight of sensitive issues and executive communications, requiring expertise in national, local, and government relations, advocacy, and influencer engagement. The Director will work with senior leaders and agency partners to align communications with organizational goals, driving visibility and reputation management. RESPONSIBILIBITIES Strategy & Leadership: * Act as a senior advisor within the Marketing and Communications Leadership team, providing strategic guidance to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical and Health Officer, and the Executive Leadership Committee with explicit executive visibility goals and quarterly earned media targets aligned to organizational objectives. * Lead a department responsible for media relations, strategy development, crisis communications, thought leadership, and support for both national and regional campaigns with clear OKRs for executive visibility, proactive media, and reputation metrics. * Set priorities and manage workload for media relations, strategic partnerships, and executive communication teams, ensuring resources align with key objectives and an annual operating plan plus a rolling editorial calendar that ladder to proactive media targets. * Oversee the department budget, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget constraints including agency SOW stewardship and contingency planning for peak periods. * Enhance productivity and accountability by implementing best practices, managing agency partnerships, and overseeing PR firm and vendor relationships including day-to-day ownership, weekly performance reviews, and scorecarding. * Provide support for sensitive issues, crisis, and executive communications, ensuring timely and appropriate responses and serving as final approver for time-bound statements and executive remarks. * Maintain an awareness of the competitive media landscape, offering insights to inform communications strategies and translate insights into testable pitch hypotheses and outreach plans. * Conduct research to identify optimal media opportunities for target audience engagement prioritizing outlets, reporters, and moments that map to health equity priorities. Media Relations and Public Relations Strategy: * Develop and execute PR strategies for national and local campaigns, including partner communications, events, and major announcements with quarterly targets for tier-1 placements, quality-adjusted reach, share of voice, and message pull-through. * Oversee executive communications to elevate the visibility of the March of Dimes president and the Executive Leadership Committee through a structured executive visibility program, including speeches, bylines, event placements, and measured outcomes. * Collaborate with the Office of Government Affairs to create media advocacy strategies timed to legislative windows and earned-media cycles. * Partner with the Research team to set priorities for external communications and align with media opportunities by packaging data into media-ready narratives, toolkits, and state cuts. * Work with the Mission team to leverage relevant data releases and position March of Dimes representatives as expert sources with designated clinician and program spokespeople for national and local media. * Manage crisis communications, handle incoming media requests, and proactively pitch stories to national and local outlets using pre-approved playbooks and 24-hour response SLAs. * Oversee the preparation of briefing documents and talking points for media appearances in coordination with the Manager of Communications and align with influencer and talent activations where relevant. Advocacy & Partnerships: * Lead media relations efforts for maternal and infant health advocacy, keeping March of Dimes staff updated on new developments and measuring policy coverage quality and message fidelity alongside reach. * Partner with the Office of Government Affairs to guide organization-wide messaging for advocacy initiatives with shared KPIs and a joint briefing cadence. * Alert senior staff to emerging political or governmental issues affecting March of Dimes, advising on media response strategies via concise decision memos outlining risk, options, and recommendations. * Conduct and oversee research on high-profile advocacy issues, ensuring evidence-based insights support media outreach and maintaining a rapid reference library for reporters. Corporate & Campaign-Focused Communications: * Oversee media outreach efforts for key March of Dimes campaigns and events, coordinating closely with Regional Market leads including localized Report Card toolkits and clear state-level spokesperson assignments. * Work with Strategic Marketing team to execute partner communications plans, covering media outreach, events, press releases, and messaging including organizational-themed moments that demonstrate partner impact on maternal and infant health. * Collaborate with the Corporate Engagement team to enhance partnerships through strategic media placements and earned media efforts planned to support conversion to fundraising or advocacy actions. Public Relations & Communications: * Design and execute media and communications campaigns that support mission, fundraising, and advocacy goals set by the Marketing & Communications lead with measurable objectives and post-campaign readouts. * Develop an annual communications plan that incorporates mission-centered content, trends, campaign amplification, and celebrity and influencer engagement plus a rolling 90-day proactive pitch calendar. * Lead efforts to engage national celebrities and local influencers, strategically placing stories across print, broadcast, and digital media with brand-safety guidelines and targets for views, engagement, and saves. * Position senior staff as media thought leaders and maintain a steady stream of community PR to enhance the March of Dimes brand through recurring thought leadership, podcast bookings, op-eds, and conference stages. * Oversee the placement of Public Service Announcements and other educational media to maximize reach and awareness and optimize placements using flighting tests and audience insights. Writing & Internal Communications: * Oversee the development, writing, editing, and approval of essential documents, including thought leadership pieces, messaging platforms, press releases, talking points, quotes, media strategies, and statements with version control and a single source of truth for messaging. * Manage media training for key spokespeople, ensuring they are well-prepared for media interactions including executive presence coaching and mock interviews ahead of Report Card and organizational milestones. * Guide internal communications on sensitive issues, ensuring alignment with public-facing media strategies so staff are briefed before public releases, with clear talking points and escalation paths. Influencer & External Partnerships: * Manage relationships with entertainment industry contacts, including agents, managers, publicists, celebrities, and influencers to amplify mission moments with measurable KPIs. * Maintain connections with the March of Dimes Celebrity Advocate Council, coordinating with high-profile talent and influential volunteers with content plans that ladder to proactive media targets. * Oversee celebrity engagement campaigns and initiatives, handling logistics and providing strategic guidance for regional efforts with defined approval SLAs and production timelines. * Develop strategies, proposals, and presentations for media and entertainment collaborations, maximizing celebrity and influencer support for March of Dimes activities that include clear success metrics and brand-safety checks. * Oversee vendor and agency relationships related to media and talent, ensuring successful execution of related projects including Nardi for earned media, with monthly scorecards, learning agendas, and renewal recommendations. Measurement & Reporting: * Define and report on a core KPI set, including tier-1 placements, quality-adjusted reach, share of voice, message pull-through, sentiment, response time, and executive visibility outcomes. * Maintain weekly and monthly readouts, with a learning agenda that drives tests and optimizations. * Partner with Digital to connect earned media to downstream outcomes, such as brand awareness, consideration, donations, and advocacy actions. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * 8-10 years of previous experience * Four-year college degree or equivalent experience * Project management experience * Management level experience March of Dimes provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Child Psych Specialist | ED - (250002Z6) Description Responsible for the implementation of nursing care for a child or group of children and their families from admission through discharge, under thedirect supervision of the registered nurse. Qualifications Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree is required, preference given to degrees in psychology or other human services field (Required) Required Skills/KnowledgeDisplay calm, accepting, problem solving attitude with patients and families Required Licenses and CertificationsBasic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional AccountabilitiesImplement Therapeutic MilieuImplement schedule of activities. Co-lead/lead patient groups. Implement individual Treatment Plans. Implement time outs and seclusion protocols. Maintain safety for patients, families and staff through continuous assessment and vigilant adherence to all safety protocols and plans. Assists patients with ADLsAssist with general hygiene, rest, activity, and nourishment. Work with patients to foster developmentally appropriate self care. Provide appropriate classroom accommodations for children with physical disabilities. Administer care to the medically ill child under the supervision of a registered nurse. Administers educational services to all children and adolescents hospitalized on the inpatient psychiatric unit Administer educational assessments. Provide individualized assignments for the patients based on their academic levels. Administer unit behavioral protocols in the classroom setting. SafetySpeak 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 AccountabilitiesOrganizational 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 Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job: Administrative Support / Customer ServiceOrganization: COE Hospital-Based SpecliatiesPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: NightWork Schedule: 7p-7a weekend, holiday requirement Job Posting: Dec 8, 2025, 10:57:56 AMFull-Time Salary Range: 39353. 6 - 65582. 4

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 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

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.

Education Required\: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major course work in computer science, Information Technology, engineering, or equivalent related experience. Master's Degree Preferred Experience Required\: (5) Five years of progressive experience in health information technology or healthcare operations, with a focus on revenue cycle front-end workflows such as patient registration, scheduling, and referral management and/or revenue cycle back-end workflows such as hospital billing, professional billing, charge capture, HIM and Coding. Minimum of three years in a leadership or senior systems support role, overseeing Epic applications and collaborating closely with operational stakeholders to optimize system performance, workflow alignment, and end-user adoption. Certifications: Required: Epic Certification This position requires that the appropriate Epic certification be successfully obtained and maintained for the assigned area of responsibility within 6 weeks of completing training, if not obtained prior to hire. Preferred: Project Management (PMP) ITIL Lean Six Sigma Change Management Required Skills/Knowledge: Epic System Expertise - Strong understanding of Epic functionality, modules, and healthcare workflows, with the ability to configure and optimize Epic applications to meet organizational needs. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Adept at building consensus and aligning diverse groups to a common goal. Problem-Solving & Proactive Solutioning - Proven ability to identify and address issues proactively by finding solutions before they become challenges. Possesses critical thinking skills to evaluate complex problems and propose actionable solutions. Advisory & Guidance - Skilled in providing guidance and expert advice to both technical teams and business leaders, ensuring alignment between Epic applications and the organization's strategic priorities. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work cross-functionally with teams, stakeholders, and departments to build consensus and drive initiatives forward. Demonstrated experience in wielding influence to drive decision-making and promote collaboration. Change Management & Adaptability - Ability to manage and facilitate change across various stakeholders, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems, processes, and updates while minimizing disruption to workflows. Leadership & Team Development - Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of analysts, providing clear direction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting career growth within the team. Process Improvement - Knowledge of best practices for process improvement, including the application of methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma, to streamline workflows and enhance system performance. Customer-Focused Approach - A commitment to understanding the needs of end-users and stakeholders, translating their requirements into actionable solutions that enhance the user experience and system effectiveness. Functional Accountability\: Be a dynamic leader... People Management & Team Leadership - Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Epic analysts and specialists, fostering a high-performance culture that prioritizes accountability, professional growth, and collaboration. Mentoring & Team Development - Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and professional growth. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration - Partner with clinical, revenue cycle, and operational leaders to understand needs, set priorities, and deliver technology solutions that drive efficiency Data-Driven Decision Making - Leverage analytics and reporting tools within Epic to support business intelligence, operational insights, and clinical decision-making. Be a strategic partner... Product Ownership & Strategy - Serve as the product owner for assigned Epic applications, ensuring alignment with clinical, operational, and business needs while driving continuous value delivery. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Management - Oversee the full SDLC for Epic applications, from requirements gathering and design to testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization. Roadmap Development & Execution - Create and maintain a strategic roadmap for assigned Epic modules, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and industry best practices. Issue Resolution & Root Cause Analysis - Drive total ownership of Epic-related issues, ensuring timely investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution while implementing preventative measures. Be a big picture thinker... Change Leadership & Adoption - Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth adoption of system updates, upgrades, and enhancements while minimizing operational disruption. Continuous Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance system usability and performance through Kaizen, Lean, or Six Sigma principles. Governance & Decision-Making - Support Epic governance structures, providing data-driven recommendations and ensuring adherence to enterprise-wide standards and policies. Be an enabler of change & transformation... Strategic Communication - Develop and execute clear, consistent communication strategies to ensure stakeholders at all levels understand Epic system updates, enhancements, and best practices. Change Agent for Digital Transformation - Advocate for innovation and best-in-class technology adoption, ensuring Epic is leveraged as a strategic asset to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Incident & Change Management - Oversee incident resolution, release management, and change control processes, ensuring system stability, performance, and security. The Manager, Epic Revenue Cycle is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management and support of assigned Epic modules at Children's National Hospital. This role ensures the effective implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Epic applications to support clinical and operational workflows. Reporting to the Director of Epic Revenue Cycle Applications, the Manager, Epic Revenue Cycle leads a team of analysts, providing guidance on system enhancements, issue resolution, and user support. This role requires a strong understanding of Epic or EHR functionality, healthcare workflows, and system configuration, as well as the ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to address business needs. The Manager, Epic Revenue Cycle plays a key role in change management, system upgrades, and process improvements, ensuring the technology continues to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Manages all aspect of hospital billing and DNFB. Responsible for ensuring compliance to all regulatory bodies as well as payer specific requirements. Understands hospital reimbursement methodologies and evaluates any billing changes against expected reimbursement. Ensures goals are achieved by maintaining fluent processing for timely claim submission. Identifies, monitors and reports issues as they arise and appropriate resolutions. Identify and coordinate performance improvement initiatives both, internal and external. Work with all levels of staff, management and payers to reduce denials and underpayments. Well versed in all aspects of the revenue cycle and the impact to billing. Work closely with the professional billing manager to understand the impact of updates, system changes and processes on their team. Analytical problem solver, detailed oriented. Focused on compliance, key performance indicators and efficiency. Strong ability to quickly assess current procedures/problems and develop and implement resolutions. Demonstrate employer of choice values such as fostering collaboration, team spirit and providing a positive motivating environment. Participates in planning, implementation, management and evaluation of service/department activities for Children's National in accordance with accepted national standards and administrative policies. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience 3 years Related and progressive experience (Required) And 2 years Management experience in a healthcare or related field (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent oral and written communication. Excellent computer skills preferably with Access and Excel. Strong analytical skills. Well versed in all aspects of the revenue cycle. Analytical problem solver. Focused on compliance, key performance indicators and efficiency . Strong ability to quickly assess current procedures/problems and develop and implement resolutions. Demonstrate employer of choice values such as fostering collaboration, team spirit and providing a positive motivating environment. Functional Accountabilities Staff Supervision Manage human resource activities of assigned team members, including selection and termination, training and development, evaluation and scheduling. Develop staff qualifications and performance criteria. Update Director on staff performance and progress toward criteria. Participate in employee development criteria and selection. Update staff with relevant information from Hospital and CNMA via written communication or staff meetings. Represent staff interests in committees. Coordinate work flow of staff, considering work load, priorities and available resources; promote an environment to support and recognize team and individual contribution. Document policies and procedures; communicate development and change to staff; contribute to ongoing review of policies and procedures. Operations Management Lead or co-lead denial work groups; manage reports, data and root cause issue & resolution report; ensure progressive action to reduce denials & underpayments. Coordinate projects related to payer performance and work with Managed Care and others to address issues. Identify potential billing compliance issues, assess risk and research resolutions; work closely with Compliance Department to prioritize and correct; represent Business Operations concerns at meetings with other departments and report back to Director of decisions that affect the accounts receivable. Work with Federal, State, and local authorities in reviewing regulatory issues that affect submission and adjudication of bills. Support decision making process with operational data and information. Implement strategic plan through management of day to day operations of department/service area; troubleshoot operational issues/barriers. Collaborate with Director on significant operational issues/barriers. Accounts Receivable Management Take an active role in reviewing Account Receivable to identify problems and work to resolve issues; monitor patient information data entry for quality assurance; follow up on available related performance issues with management, training staff and individual employees. Monitor accounts daily to maximize reimbursement opportunities; support staff efforts in account development; develop tools to assist staff in efficiency and effectiveness. Audit managed care contract compliance and payer performance regarding reimbursement; report findings and implement corrective action to resolve; identify and report any model discrepancies in PCON & Trendstar; work with appropriate individuals to resolve. Manage recoveries of underpayments/appeals utilizing both internal and external (vendor) resources; provide documentation, reports and other communication regarding individual accounts. Review & report denial trends and identify internal and external causes; initiate and coordinate process improvement initiatives and solutions. Manage bad debt process to ensure compliant, timely and within budget; manage all vendor placements, stats and processes; update process as appropriate to ensure best performance. Develop and maintain communication network with third party payers; keep abreast of managed care contractual requirements and payer specific requirements and policies to include billing & reimbursement policies and clinical policies as they relate to denials and reimbursement. Billing and Prebilling Management Manage facility billing team. Ensures timely, accurate & compliant billing of accounts receivable; manage & report all prebilling functions to include DNFB both IP & OP; ensure timely reconciliation of authorization & LOC authorization process; identify process improvement opportunities and implements solutions. Ensure operations of daily import/export process with STAR and TSH acknowledgement reports; monitor biller payer report assignments and correction/rebilling of denied claims; attend payer related seminars and communicate new requirements to staff and affected departments. Monitor changes in daily failed volume and payer mix as compared with staff assignments. Research Federal, CPT , ICD9, HIP AA and local billing transmission standards and law for 837 and UB92 claim filing. Communicate requirements to interested departments and apply billing standards to Hospital Claims Processing. Work with Managed Care Department to resolve payer related billing issues. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Teamwork/Communication Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Safety

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.

Minimum Education BA/BS degree in a science, technical, health-related field or another applicable discipline. (Required) Minimum Work Experience 0 years Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting (Preferred) 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. Stays informed of and adheres to institutional policies and federal regulations (e.g. Titles 21 and 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations) and guidance (International Counsel on Harmonization) regarding human subjects research and use of protected health information. Uses research funds and resources appropriately. Maintains confidentiality of data as required. Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements. Research Administration Maintains knowledge and comprehension of assigned research protocols, including study procedures, timelines and eligibility. Accurately creates, completes, maintains and organizes study documents. Accounts for study materials, including participant lists and visit logs, regulatory binders, case report forms, laboratory kits, investigational product(s) and participation incentives. Uses and accounts for research funds and resources at performance level, including reconciling research subject billing if assigned. Attends study meetings, which could include overnight travel, as requested by principal investigator. Works well with other members of the research team and seeks and provides input when appropriate. Participant Enrollment Adheres to the IRB-approved recruitment plan. Identifies participants that meet eligibility requirements under the supervision of a senior research team member. Screens subjects for eligibility per the protocol and institutional policies. Communicates effectively and provides information to a diverse, vulnerable subject population in accordance with institutional policies. Interacts with study participants and/or legally authorized representatives (LARs) to communicate study purpose and participation details and to assess participation interest. Engages participants/LARs in the informed consent process according to institutional policies. Follows procedures for documenting participant incentive distribution. Study Management Plans, conducts and manages research activities in accordance with federal regulations and guidance documents and sponsor and institutional policies under the direction of a senior study team member. Conducts and documents visits and protocol-specific testing/interviews according to study protocol, operational plans of clinical departments and SOPs for minimal risk studies or for other studies under direction. Completes accurate IRB submissions within institutional timeframes. Records participant visits in the appropriate tracking system. Anticipates study needs and subject caseload in order to meet organizational objectives and deadlines in a timely manner. Data Collection Ensures data is collected as required by protocol and in accordance with research data principles (ALCOAC\: Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate and Complete). Ensures that queries are resolved within sponsor and institutional timelines. Plans and performs research specimen collection, labeling and storage/shipping if assigned; maintains accurate sample accountability/chain of custody documentation. Ensures secure storage of study documents and assists in maintaining regulatory documents per sponsor and institutional requirements. 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 BSN (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years related clinical nursing experience in a comparable setting (Required) 1 year pediatrics experience (Preferred) Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia . (Required) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) . Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice Support Shared Leadership. Contribute to CNMC's Magnet Journey . Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice. Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing's Performance Improvement process (division or unit level). Participate in community Activities. Plan of Care Assess by the related overt and subtle needs of the patient; make proficient clinical assessments; supplement the database; identify continuity of care issues; anticipate problems associated with changing patient status. Plan judicious, careful and deliberate goal setting designed to assist the patient and family in meeting their needs; serve as a role model for others to integrate data obtained from a range of sources in the development and revision of comprehensive interdisciplinary care plans with outcomes. Implement and initiate and complete actions necessary to meet assessed needs of the patient and family; independently perform and coordinate nursing and multidisciplinary activities to execute plans of care. Evaluate with a goal directed and recurrent appraisal to determine the patient and family responses; act as a role model for the evaluation of patient care by and analyze the patient and family physical and emotional responses to therapies and nursing interventions; verify with the patient and family the effects of care and make recommendations to revise the plan of care; and update the interdisciplinary plan of care as needed. Communication Utilize communication skills to assist others to modify their communication in working with patients and families. Act as a role model for others by communicating responsively, respectfully , and assertively with patients, families, peers, and members of the health care team. Provide constructive, sensitive and timely feedback to others concerning their performance in verbal and written form. Share pertinent educational information with staff, preceptors, Staff Development Staff and Nurse Manager . Staff Patient Education Guide staff in the teaching process by ebing able to assist others to address the comprehensive learning needs of patients and families; develop teaching plans to include time frames; and act as a role model to teach patient/family based on a plan of care. Accountable to deliver services in a manner that is sensitive to diversity. Document the teaching process and outcomes. Routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan in meeting patient goals and make recommendations for change as needed. Serve as an educational resource in the development, review or revision of patient and family education standards and materials. Staff Education Assess educational needs of the unit and prioritize unit educational needs as evidenced by the following\: incorporate needs into the unit educational plan; identify ways to meet educational needs and time frames; develop an annual educational plan. Coordinate and/or provide educational offerings/projects for staff based on educational plans. Evaluate effectiveness of educational plan to meet unit's educational needs and make recommendations for change. Assure adult teaching - learning principles are employed for educational plans. Take initiative in the review, evaluation and management of the unit's orientation problems as evidenced by performing early evaluation of orientation program with Staff Development Specialist and Nurse Manager . Accountable to deliver services in a manner that is sensitive to diversity. Only in pediatrics can you save a lifetime. The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) provides subspecialty care for critically ill patients with congenital, acquired cardiovascular or related diseases. The 26-bed unit integrates the latest technology in a family friendly environment. The multidisciplinary team is dedicated to improving outcomes for children through innovation and research. The CICU staff includes an integrated cardiac team with all sub-specialists readily available and accessible. The unit-based staff includes a dedicated pharmacist, respiratory therapist, social worker, nurses, as well as physicians from the divisions of anesthesiology, critical care medicine, cardiology and cardiac surgery. Children's CICU is home to an Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) center of excellence for ECMO services in children. The CICU also has VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) and heart transplant programs. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. The Clinical Educator I will work independently with minimal supervision of an advanced Educator and Nurse Manager. Assess unit's learning needs and participate in the development of a unit based educational plan to delineate education standards for patients/families and nursing staff. Demonstrate leadership in the development of educational programs/projects for patients and families/staff. Implement evaluation plan for unit based education programs. Present and/or coordinate the presentation of unit in services which follow educational principles and processes. Assist preceptors in their role and provide guidance and supervision to staff as they develop educational programs or projects. Demonstrate advanced clinical and communication skills. Use multidisciplinary collaboration to meet the complex care needs of patients. Children's National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger. Today, it is one of the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation and ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Children's National is transforming pediatric medicine for all children. The Children's National Research & Innovation Campus opened in 2021, a first-of-its-kind pediatric hub dedicated to developing new and better ways to care for kids. Children's National has been designated four times in a row as a Magnet hospital, demonstrating the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. This pediatric academic health system offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty care locations in the D.C. metropolitan area, including Maryland and Virginia. Children's National is home to the Children's National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. It is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels. In 1987, Children's National founded Safe Kids Worldwide, a non-profit dedicated to reducing unintentional injuries among children through comprehensive national and global education, research and advocacy. As a non-profit, Children's National relies on generous donors to help ensure that every child receives the care they need.