About the position
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare 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 receiving 'High Performing' designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate 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. 'At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients,' says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. 'These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.' 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. The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and ensure their comfort and readiness for surgery.
- Assist patients in changing into surgical gowns and prepare them for procedures.
- Start intravenous (IV) lines and administer pre-procedure medications as ordered.
- Complete pre-operative assessments, including obtaining vital signs and documenting patient information accurately.
- Obtain surgical consent from patients and ensure all required signatures are obtained and witnessed.
- Collaborate with OR nursing staff, anesthesia providers, and patient liaisons to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care principles in all nursing activities.
- Adhere to Service Excellence standards at all times, ensuring a positive experience for patients and their families.
Requirements
- Demonstrate a proven track record of commitment, with the ability to sustain employment for a minimum of two years.
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
- ACLS certification (or obtained within three months of employment).
- BLS certification.
- Current state nursing license.
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
- Preferably five years of experience in acute care or pre-operative setting, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated track record of commitment, with the ability to sustain employment for a minimum of two years.
Nice-to-haves
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and developmental opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
- Competitive compensation.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- 401K plan with company match.
