Nurses Defining Medicine – Pre-Op Unit
The nurses in the General Medicine Department of the George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) are Defining Medicine through their capacity to think, research, discover, evaluate, teach, learn, refine, and innovate. We are seeking newly licensed RNs for our medical/surgical unit who want to work in an environment which fosters positive patient outcomes through a collaborative practice model and evidence-based nursing practice. The George Washington University Hospital is a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital. GW Hospital was recently ranked as one of the “Best Hospitals in DC” by US News and World Report. A helipad opened in 2019, which expedites care to the critically ill or injured. The hospital seeks applicants with a strong sense of social responsibility to match the hospital’s commitment to the DC/Metro community. New hospital in DC’s East End, Primary and Urgent care development in the surrounding area. Visit gwhospital.com for more information.
NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM-
The GW Hospital nurse residency program combine lectures, e-learning, and hands on-skills lab experience with a clinical application in an acute care setting. Each intern is paired with an experienced RN preceptor in the clinical area. At the conclusion of the internship nurses begin the Nurse Residency Program as our goal is to achieve a successful and smooth transition for the new nurse. This one-year program is designed to assist the nurse in his/her continued development. The program includes monthly classes, debriefing sessions, and evidence based project, and Nurse Residency Coordinator oversight.
Requirements:
Pre-Op RN
The Pre-Operative area is located on the second floor with PACU (Post Anesthesia Recovery) and the ORs (Operating Rooms). Pre-Op consists of a 5 recliner Pre-Endoscopy prep area and 15 bay Pre-Op area, including 2 nerve block bays and 2 Isolation Rooms. It is imperative the Pre-Op nurse have a superior attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly with surgeons, Anesthesiologists, other nurses and patients/families. The schedule for Pre-Op is Monday through Friday 6am to 6pm with a variety of shifts offered. Pre-Op is closed on the weekends, nights and GW designated holidays.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Earn the recognition and support you deserve as a key member of our healthcare team.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
Passion to treat a diverse and acutely ill population:
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About George Washington University Hospital
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 385-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 local residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies. The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the first in the nation’s capital.
The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.
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