Pacu rn Jobs in Washington, DC

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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. This requirement underscores our dedication to fostering long-term relationships with our team members and ensuring stability within our organization.

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. -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.Notice : At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. - We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at : or 1-800-852-3449.