RN- Adult Psych- Per Diem

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. GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report ). GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialties, Neurology and Neuroscience, and received “High Performing” designations for procedures including COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Stroke.

GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – 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."

The GW Hospital recognitions highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care. GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. 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.

Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Education/Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• BLS
• Current state nursing license.
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.

Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

The George Washington University Hospital (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 medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is a large provider of hospital and healthcare services with 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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