Responsibilities

Nurses Defining Medicine - Operating Room (New Grad)

The nurses in the Operating Room 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 new licensed RNs for our Perioperative 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- AORN PERIOP 101

The GWU Hospital AORN Periop 101 residency program is based on the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Perioperative 101. It is innovatively designed to provide intense post-graduate training for newly license nurses. The paid 24-week program combines blended learning of didactic, skills practice, eLearning and clinical rotations (circulating and scrubbing) in an acute care setting. The preceptors are selected by the Operating Room Educator in conjunction with the new interns. The interns and preceptor spend time together reviewing behavior, interpersonal and basic medical surgical knowledge. Upon completion, the newly license nurses are equipped with the knowledge and skill set typically found in a more experienced staff nurse. The program also includes monthly classes, debriefing sessions, an evidence based project, and Nurse Residency Coordinator oversight.

Requirements:

• GPA of 3.0 or greater from an accredited NLN or AACN RN program
• Unofficial transcript
• Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a clinical instructor or professor)
• Current CPR Certification by AHA or ARC
• Ability to commit full time for 24 months at GW Hospital

Operating Room Department

Level 1 Trauma Center with 17 ORs, Hybrid Suite, Endoscopy suite, Ambulatory Surgical Center providing a range of comprehensive range of surgical specialties. There are many opportunities for growth with our Clinical Nurse Advancement Program (CNAP), shared governance committees, and unit based practice councils where your voice can make a difference.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide individual, patient-centered approach to patients with a wide range of diagnoses.
• Ensure safe and sterile field by monitoring the overall environment of the OR.
• Collaborate care with multi-disciplinary teams to provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
• Maintain strong and open communication skills.
• Opportunity for career advancement with our clinical progression ladder.

Qualifications

What you can expect from us

WE ACCEPT ALL NURSES from ADN and BSN programs.

• Has an ADN? We will pay for your BSN from George Washington University
• ADN NOVA and MMC graduates with a 3.0 GPA are automatically admitted to GWU School of Nursing Nurse Scholar program. The GWU curriculum is flexible to allow you to work as a full time nurse while in school
• Have experience as an LPN, ED Tech, Surg Tech or Military tech? You will be offered a higher rate.
• Work as a Nurse Tech as soon as you are admitted into the program...you are eligible for the monthly bonus immediately.

Benefits:

• NEW! Clinical Ladder launched January 1st, 2022
• $4.00 to $7.00 per hour shift differentials
• $ 5,000 RN Referral Bonus
• $1,200 annual commuter subsidy
• Annual bonus when you achieve specialty certification
• Tuition and Certification education and exam costs paid.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with advanced technological systems, processes and practice
• Significant opportunities to grow and develop through job-related training, continuing education, and mobility up and across UHS subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits, including 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Shared Governance Model
• Clinical Nurse Advancement Program with monetary reward
• Relocation assistance & much more...

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Passion to treat a diverse and acutely ill population:

• BSN from an NLN or AACN accredited RN program
• BLS certification by AHA or ARC
• DC license or eligibility
• Commitment to our culture that Every Moment Matters
• Commitment to the surrounding community

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.

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

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