Nurse Practitioner, NP - Health Services

Nurse Practitioner, NP - Employee Health Services at The George Washington University Hospital summary:

A Nurse Practitioner in Employee Health Services provides occupational and preventive healthcare to hospital staff, including health assessments, management of work-related injuries, wellness program development, care coordination, education, and compliance with policies and regulations. The role requires an MSN/NP degree, ANCC certification, DC NP licensure, and BLS, with occupational health experience and OSHA knowledge preferred. Employed within an academic hospital system (UHS/GW Hospital), the position collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize employee well-being and safety.

About GW Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

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Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work in collaboration with the Employee Health Services team to deliver comprehensive health and wellness services for GW Hospital employees. This includes providing health assessments, managing work-related injuries, coordinating care, and promoting preventive health measures to optimize employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct health assessments and provide appropriate care for employees.
• Develop and implement wellness initiatives and health programs tailored to the workforce.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support employee health and safety.
• Manage and document treatment plans and follow-up care for work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Educate employees on preventive measures and health maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and state regulations.

Main Benefits:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.

• Master’s degree in Nursing and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current ANCC certification and D.C. licensure as a Nurse Practitioner by start date.
• BLS (AHA)

Additional Qualifications:

• Previous experience in occupational health or employee health services is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of workplace safety protocols and OSHA regulations is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support employee well-being and safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively educate and support hospital staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to hospital policies and regulations.

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. 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. 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.

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