RN - PRE-OP (ENDO & MAIN OR) FULL TIME - NO CALL, NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS
Company: The George Washington University Hospital
Location: Chevy Chase
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Responsibilities 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 The mission
of George Washington University 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. Job Title: Pre-Operative Registered Nurse
(RN) Location: George Washington University Hospital Overview: As a
Pre-Operative RN at George Washington University Hospital, you will
play a critical role in preparing patients for surgical procedures
with a focus on patient-centered care, professionalism, and
efficiency. With at least 3 years of hospital experience and
comfort in caring for multiple patients simultaneously in a
fast-paced environment, you will ensure that patients receive safe,
competent nursing care while upholding facility policies,
standards, and the philosophy of patient-centered care.
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: 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. Shifts: Five 8-hour
shifts, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Note: No call, no nights, no weekends, no
holidays. Join our team at George Washington University Hospital
and be part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional
care to our patients in the pre-operative setting. Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package. Excellent medical, dental, vision,
insurance and prescription drug plan 401k plan with company match
Continuing education and growth and development opportunities
within UHS and its Subsidiaries Supportive and collaborative work
environment. 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:
https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
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