About the position
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate health-care for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved 'High Performing' status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience. In addition, GW Hospital received 'High Performing' designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, 'High Performing' is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. 'We are thrilled that GW Hospital's commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report,' says Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer/Group Vice President -DC region. 'As an academic medical center, we continually strive to advance patient care and achieve the best outcomes possible. These rankings are a testament to the dedication of our entire team to elevate healthcare in the nation's capital. This award underscores our staff's dedication, specialized skills and clinical excellence. To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or healthcare system has to outperform its peers in procedures and conditions that U.S. News & World Report evaluates, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, level of nursing care and successfully returning patients home following discharge. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings assist patients and their doctors in making informed healthcare decisions. Children's National Hospital, GW Hospital's NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership, management and direction to continually improve and provide development opportunities for all professions within the George Washington University Hospital.
- Provides leadership and direction to improve the GWUH Service Excellence Standards.
- Develops, maintains and refines educational and consultative programs that support consistent, evidenced-based, outcome-focused, culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate care for patients across all clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Has accountability for developing and sustaining a culture of excellence and the components of the Magnet Recognition Program in all areas within the George Washington University Hospital.
- Helps develop and write the application for the Magnet Recognition Program, while considering all the standards and outcomes that have to be met.
Requirements
- BSN
- MS in nursing or Masters degree in related field; Doctorate required
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience that demonstrates a progressive leadership background
- 3 to 5 years of progressive nursing management experience in an acute care setting
- 5 years nursing education experience
- Certification in specialty preferred
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
- Demonstrated working knowledge nursing clinical practices and management.
- Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to clinical nursing specialty practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with common computer-based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases, whether PC, network or mainframe based.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
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