9-Month Teaching Faculty (Nursing) Northern Virginia Community College9-Month Teaching Faculty (Nursing)Annandale, VAFull timeNOVA faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies and classroom management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, or online platform, and engage students in individual conferences and related activities. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.
Registered Nurse / RN Hospice AccentCare, Inc.Registered Nurse / RN HospiceWashington, DC$90,000–$100,000You can find success in this role if you’ve held the following positions: Hospice Registered Nurse, Home Health Registered Nurse, Palliative Care Nurse, Med‑Surg Registered Nurse, Oncology Nurse, Geriatric Nurse, Field Nurse, Visiting Nurse, Admissions Nurse, Patient Care Nurse, RN Care Coordinator, or Clinical Nurse in acute care, home health, or community‑based settings. As a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll work at the center of an interdisciplinary care team, building trusted relationships with patients, families, physicians, and teammates.
Registered Nurse Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern VirginiaRegistered NurseLake Ridge, VAOur achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
NewRegistered Nurse - Pediatric ER Incredible HealthRegistered Nurse - Pediatric ERUpper Marlboro, MD$61,470–$130,000Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans, determining whether a patient should be discharged or arranged for a longer hospital stay. Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Washington, DC area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Pediatric ER.
NewRegistered Nurse - Med Surg Incredible HealthRegistered Nurse - Med SurgLothian, MD$61,000–$130,000Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Washington, DC area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Med Surg. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care and to facilitate discharge planning.
Registered Nurse Rehabilitation Hospital of BowieRegistered NurseBowie, MDOur achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing. Supervise care and treatments, lead patient assessments, tailor care plans, and address patient concerns to provide exceptional care.
NewRegistered Nurse - Wound Care Incredible HealthRegistered Nurse - Wound CareFairfax, VA$61,470–$119,270Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Washington, DC area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Wound Care. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Burn and Wound-Ostomy certified.
NewRegistered Nurse Emergency Department StoneSprings Hospital CenterRegistered Nurse Emergency DepartmentFairfax, VAOur medical services includes a full-service 24/7 Emergency Department, orthopedics, advanced heart and vascular care, extensive diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology capabilities, minimally invasive robotic surgery and maternal/child health. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing.".
Registered Nurse Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of FredericksburgRegistered NurseKing George, VAOur achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing. Picture the impact of providing individualized, compassionate care that guides patients along their path to healing.
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit Reston Hospital CenterRegistered Nurse Medical Surgical UnitReston, VACollaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.
NewRN - Critical Care Incredible HealthRN - Critical CareUpper Marlboro, MD$61,000–$130,000Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Arrhythmia management, Bariatric, CODE, COVID, CRRT training, CVICU, Care of burn patients, Chest tube, ECMO, External pacemaker, High acuity, Intra aortic balloon pump, MICU, Neuro ICU, Post MI thermo care , Post cardiac surgery care, Post neuro surgery, RRT, SICU, TPA admin, Transplant, or Vascular intervention. Responsibilities: Rapidly assess a patient conditions, including vital signs and other physiological parameters, and intervene with the appropriate care.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist NewYork-PresbyterianCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistANNAPOLIS, MD$270,000–$335,000 / yearOur CRNA’s have a continued commitment to providing patients with the most integrated and innovative patient care and use their expertise and top technology to consistently achieve surgical success rates and the nation’s lowest mortality rate. Our team of CRNAs at Weill Cornell provide patient-centered anesthesia for all types of surgical procedures, including cardiac, vascular, neurosurgery, pediatrics and obstetrics.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - Weill Cornell Medical Center - Days NewYork-PresbyterianCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - Weill Cornell Medical Center - DaysANNAPOLIS, MD$270,000–$335,000 / yearOur CRNA’s have a continued commitment to providing patients with the most integrated and innovative patient care and use their expertise and top technology to consistently achieve surgical success rates and the nation’s lowest mortality rate. Our team of CRNAs at Weill Cornell provide patient-centered anesthesia for all types of surgical procedures, including cardiac, vascular, neurosurgery, pediatrics and obstetrics.
Registered Nurse NICU StoneSprings Hospital CenterRegistered Nurse NICUFairfax, VAOur medical services includes a full-service 24/7 Emergency Department, orthopedics, advanced heart and vascular care, extensive diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology capabilities, minimally invasive robotic surgery and maternal/child health. As a Registered Nurse NICU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery StoneSprings Hospital CenterRegistered Nurse Labor and DeliveryDulles, VAOur medical services includes a full-service 24/7 Emergency Department, orthopedics, advanced heart and vascular care, extensive diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology capabilities, minimally invasive robotic surgery and maternal/child health. As a Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.
Registered Nurse CVOR Reston Hospital CenterRegistered Nurse CVORReston, VAAs a Registered Nurse CVOR, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.".
Clinical Administrator (RN) - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthClinical Administrator (RN) - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$99,931–$152,280Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of nursing and health care through a variety of professional activities including but not limited to reading the appropriate literature attending related seminars and conferences and maintaining membership in professional nursing associations. Maintains and demonstrates a professional patient-first atmosphere and an environment of coaching and development that supports shared decision making interdisciplinary collaboration and a high level of patient and associate satisfaction as evidenced by outcomes data.
NewRegistered Nurse Supervisor, RN Woodmont Health Care CtrRegistered Nurse Supervisor, RNFredericksburg, VA$40–$46As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Responsibilities: The RN Supervisor supports the Director of Nursing with the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction.
Registered Nurse PACU StoneSprings Hospital CenterRegistered Nurse PACUDulles, VAOur medical services includes a full-service 24/7 Emergency Department, orthopedics, advanced heart and vascular care, extensive diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology capabilities, minimally invasive robotic surgery and maternal/child health. Staffing Support from Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare that is available as a staffing resource as needed.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - NYP-Queens- SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE NewYork-PresbyterianCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - NYP-Queens- SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLEWASHINGTON, DC$270,000–$335,000 / yearAmazing Patients, Inspiring CareersCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA -NYP/Queens-SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLEAt New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) deliver incredible care that is unseen anywhere else in the world. The shifts available are 24s and 16sNEW GRADS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!Preferred Criteria At least 1 year of experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Outpatient Registered Nurse Fresenius Medical CareOutpatient Registered NurseHyattsville, MD$33–$56 / hourPerforms ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: · Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
Unit Manager, RN Waldorf CenterUnit Manager, RNWaldorf, MD$48–$50Responsibilities: As a Unit Manager/Director - RN where within an assigned unit you will support the Director of Nursing with the delivery of high quality care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/resident, family and employee satisfaction. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
NewEmergency Department (RN) Incredible HealthEmergency Department (RN)Washington, DC$61,000–$130,000Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Care of psychiatric patients, Fast track, Transport , Trauma, Trauma level 1, Trauma level 2, Trauma level 3, or Trauma level 4. Shift(s) available: day shift, night shift, and mid shift . Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans, determining whether a patient should be discharged or arranged for a longer hospital stay.
NewRegistered Nurse NICU Part Time StoneSprings Hospital CenterRegistered Nurse NICU Part TimeDulles, VAOur medical services includes a full-service 24/7 Emergency Department, orthopedics, advanced heart and vascular care, extensive diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology capabilities, minimally invasive robotic surgery and maternal/child health. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing.".
Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit Reston Hospital CenterRegistered Nurse Critical Care UnitReston, VAAs a Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.".
NewRN - Endoscopy Incredible HealthRN - EndoscopyUpper Marlboro, MD$61,000–$128,000Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Celioscopy, Hysteroscopy, Sedation, or Sigmoidoscopy. Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Washington, DC area for the following position: RN - Endoscopy.
NewRegistered Nurse (RN) - Home Care - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) - Home Care - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$34.98–$59.26The homecare team includes nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, medical social workers, and home health aides who are dedicated to meeting patient needs 24/7/365. 1-2 years RN experience (ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, Oncology, Gerontology) within last 5 years required or 1-2 years Home health nursing experience preferred.
NewRegistered Nurse RN Neurosciences ICU - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse RN Neurosciences ICU - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$41.78–$63.66Individualizes patients plan of care focusing on short and long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families. CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required .
NewRegistered Nurse (RN) MGUH Surgical Specialties/Orthopedics (6 Main) - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) MGUH Surgical Specialties/Orthopedics (6 Main) - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$41.78–$63.66Nurses on 6 Main care for patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures, including joint replacements, spinal surgeries, foot and ankle procedures, urological surgeries, reconstructive plastic surgery, and complex wound management. If you are passionate about post-operative nursing, enjoy caring for surgical patients, and thrive in a collaborative environment, our Surgical Specialties/Orthopedics Unit (6 Main) may be the perfect fit for you.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Relocation Offered!Leonardtown, MD$37.50–$54.92Licenses and CertificationsRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment or multistate compact state or license eligible required . Individualizes patients plan of care focusing on short and long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Registered Nurse Operating Room StoneSprings Hospital CenterRegistered Nurse Operating RoomReston, VAOur medical services includes a full-service 24/7 Emergency Department, orthopedics, advanced heart and vascular care, extensive diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology capabilities, minimally invasive robotic surgery and maternal/child health. Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients .
NewRegistered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$35.68–$64.71Monitoring is performed intra-procedure according to Radiology/Nursing policy to assess vital signs pallor responsiveness level of comfort emotional status; Neuro status and circulation are assessed according to Radiology policy and as indicated by the procedure; provides patient care utilizing the nursing process; information related to changes in patient's condition is relayed accurately and efficiently to the physician. Performs pre-procedure assessment appropriate documentation of assessment pre-procedure preparation of the patient which includes intravenous access review of allergies and laboratory results application of monitoring equipment and site preparation as indicated.
Electrophysiology Device RN - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthElectrophysiology Device RN - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$74,214–$134,596Performs and reports clinical analysis of device interrogations received through the transtelephonic systems by following established protocols to provide optimal clinical treatment to patients. Performs and reports pacemaker and ICD device interrogation and analysis with reprogramming as needed by following established protocols to provide optimal clinical treatment to patients.
Nursing Director (RN) Neurosciences ICU - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthNursing Director (RN) Neurosciences ICU - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$120,702–$238,222Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of nursing and health care through a variety of professional activities including but not limited to reading the appropriate literature attending related seminars and conferences and maintaining membership in professional nursing associations. Engages in ongoing productivity monitoring adherence to prescribed annual budget and assurance of adequate availability of personnel and other necessary resources to support the delivery of safe patient care and realization of departmental goals.
Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Transplant Intermediate Care Unit - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) Surgical Transplant Intermediate Care Unit - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$41.77–$63.66Clinical Nurses on S42 provide expert care to acutely ill adults that are waiting for or have recently received a solid organ transplant (liver, kidney, pancreas, intestine) or have undergone other hepatobiliary surgeries (TACE, liver resection, Whipple). Join the exceptional Beacon Award Winning Nursing team on MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s Solid Organ Transplant & Hepatology Intermediate Care Unit (S42) in the recently opened Verstandig Pavilion, situated on Georgetown University's campus.
Registered Nurse ICU Reston Hospital CenterRegistered Nurse ICUReston, VAIn collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing.".
Wound Care and Skin Health Team Lead, RN Larkin Chase CenterWound Care and Skin Health Team Lead, RNBowie, MD$50–$52Must have national accredited wound certification (CWS, CWCN, WCC, CWON, WOC, AWCC)or be committed to complete Advanced Wound Training and national accredited Wound Certification within 1 year of hire (For those hired with wound certification, completion of a fast-track hybrid program for regulatory wound care requirements will be provided) . As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA- NewYork-Presbyterian-Lower Manhattan Hospital NewYork-PresbyterianCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA- NewYork-Presbyterian-Lower Manhattan HospitalWASHINGTON, DC$270,000–$335,000 / yearTransform your career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, the singular source of advanced care and caring for the 600,000 New Yorkers who live and work south of 14th Street. Surgeries at NewYork-Presbyterian range from the vital to the complex to the truly ground breaking, with one common thread: an expert CRNA team, driven by a deep seated passion for patients.
Registered Nurse CVICU Reston Hospital CenterRegistered Nurse CVICUReston, VAIn collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
NewRegistered Nurse (RN) NRH Pediatric Rehab 3W - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) NRH Pediatric Rehab 3W - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$40.33–$54.92The rehabilitation clinical nurse is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation nursing services to individuals with a disability and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function. About this Job: The Pediatric Rehab Unit 3 West is a 7-bed inpatient unit dedicated to the rehabilitation of pediatric patients aged 3 to 18 years old and a Joint Service of MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital and Children’s National Health System.
Registered Nurse (RN) NICU (PRN) - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) NICU (PRN) - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$41.77–$63.66The Neonatal ICU at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a five-time designated Magnet® hospital, is a 36-bed unit which provides expert nursing care for infants with many critical diagnoses. Ours is the only NICU in the Washington, D.C. region where a Clinical Nurse can participate in high-risk deliveries, be trained as an ECMO tech and participate in both flight and ground transports.
Registered Nurse (RN) NICU - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) NICU - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$41.77–$63.66The Neonatal ICU at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a five-time designated Magnet® hospital, is a 36-bed unit which provides expert nursing care for infants with many critical diagnoses. The NICU Nursing Staff is incredibly engaged, with a remarkable number of nurses participating in Shared Governance and the Clinical Advancement Program.
NewRegistered Nurse (RN) 3F General Surgery - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) 3F General Surgery - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$41.38–$70.34This 31-bed unit is a great place to become an expert surgical nurse and be exposed to a variety of specialized post-operative surgical nursing skills. As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex.
NewRegistered Nurse (RN) 4C Acute General Medicine - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) 4C Acute General Medicine - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$41.38–$70.34As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. This 32-bed unit is a great place to become an expert Med/Surg nurse and be exposed to a variety of surgical nursing skills.
NewRegistered Nurse (RN) 2C Medicine Behavioral Health - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) 2C Medicine Behavioral Health - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$41.38–$70.34The 2C nurses work closely with the hospitalists, psychiatry, medical-surgical residents, physical/occupational therapists, and social workers with the goal of providing safe and high- quality care to our patients. As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex.
NewNurse Navigator - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthNurse Navigator - Relocation Offered!Leonardtown, MD$89,065–$162,801Collaborates with physicians and associates to monitor and analyzes departmental performance data and identifies and participates in hospital and/or unit-based performance improvement activities including but not limited to core measures nursing quality indicators and other patient care outcomes (e.g. Supports a professional atmosphere and an environment of coaching and development that supports shared decision making interdisciplinary collaboration and a high level of patient and employee satisfaction as evidenced by outcomes data.
Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$41.77–$63.66Modernized Emergency Department: Our newly expanded and modernized ED includes a fast-track area, separate ambulance entrance, and private treatment/exam rooms, facilitating efficient and high-quality patient care. Our metropolitan ED provides high quality care to a wide variety of patients, including adult and pediatric patients from the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute and the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Registered Nurse (RN) Labor & Delivery Unit - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) Labor & Delivery Unit - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$41.77–$63.66
Adult PHP Nurse - RN Dominion OutpatientAdult PHP Nurse - RNFalls Church, VAHCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. Our convenient location in suburban Falls Church, VA, offers a full range of treatment options with a distinctive focus on crisis intervention and stabilization through our inpatient, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP).
Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) Medical Oncology - Relocation Offered! MedStar HealthClinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) Medical Oncology - Relocation Offered!Washington, DC$89,065–$162,801CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required. The primary responsibilities of the position will be the following: assisting in communications with patients; triaging patients and patient issues symptom management and patient education regarding their disease process and treatment.