RN - FULL TIME - PACU / PREOP at The George Washington University Hospital

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 Cander 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.

GW Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients—from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic Level I Trauma Center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. US News and World Report has recognized GW Hospital as high performing in the specialties of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Stroke, COPD, Cardiac, Kidney, Lung Cancer.  GW Hospital is the only DC hospital awarded the LeapFrog B for quality and safety.  GW Hospital is growing, with plans to open a new hospital in 2024, along with free-standing emergency centers, urgent-care centers, and outpatient procedural care centers.  www.gwhospital.com

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care:
• Provides Phase I and Phase II care in the post operative environment.
• Assess and monitor patients' vital signs, consciousness, and overall condition as they recover from anesthesia.
• Administer medications, manage post-operative pain, and provide necessary interventions to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Monitor patients for signs of complications or adverse reactions to anesthesia, surgical procedures, or medications.
• Collaborate with the anesthesia team and surgeons to ensure a smooth transition from the operating room to the PACU.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding the recovery process and post-operative care instructions.
2. Clinical Expertise:
• Utilize advanced clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills to assess patients and make informed decisions regarding their care.
• Stay up to date on the latest developments in PACU nursing, anesthesia, and surgical techniques to provide high-quality, evidence-based care.
3. Communication and Collaboration:
• Effectively communicate with the surgical team, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver care in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients based on their surgical procedures and medical history.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their families, addressing any concerns and providing explanations about the recovery process.
4. Documentation:
• Accurately document all patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Maintain detailed records of medications administered, patient responses, and any adverse reactions, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.

• Current and valid DC RN license.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in critical care, with specific experience in areas such as the Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or PACU.
• BLS certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Proficiency in managing critically ill patients on ventilators and drips, demonstrating competence and confidence in providing complex care in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of commitment, with the ability to sustain employment for a minimum of two years. This requirement underscores our dedication to fostering long-term relationships with our team members and ensuring stability within our organization.

Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and developmental opportunities within UHS and its subsidaries. 
• Competive compensation. 
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans. 
• 401K plan with company match. 

Pay Transparency - To encourage pay transparency, promote equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all of its subsidiaries will comply with all applicate state and local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience. 

ABOUT UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com 

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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