Director of Nursing - Washington, United States - The George Washington University Hospital
Description
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.
News & World Report_ has just released the ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a
Best Regional Hospital.
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 Cancert Surrgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.
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.
"We are thrilled that GW Hospital's commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients has again been recognized by _U.S. News & World Report_," says Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer/Group Vice President -DC region. "As an academic medical center, we continually strive to advance patient care and achieve the best outcomes possible. These rankings are a testament to the dedication of our entire team to elevate healthcare in the nation's capital. This award underscores our staff's dedication, specialized skills and clinical excellence.
To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or healthcare system has to outperform its peers in procedures and conditions that _U.S.
News & World Report_ evaluates, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, level of nursing care and successfully returning patients home following discharge.
The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings assist patients and their doctors in making informed healthcare decisions."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 in order 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_ 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.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the CNO, this position provides leadership, management and direction to continually improve the profession of nursing and patient care within the George Washington University Hospitals Service Excellence Standards.
The Director is responsible for nursing care within assigned areas.Responsible for nursing quality programs that are outcome oriented and will develop and implement programs/plans in accordance with government regulations, licensing and accreditation requirements that effectively utilize resources to reach the organizations short and long term strategic goals/objectives/mission.
Qualifications:
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Education/Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree
- Masters degree in related field preferred
- Certification in specialty strongly preferred
- 7 to 10 years of professional experience that demonstrates a progressive leadership background in specific nursing discipline
Skills
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Effective interpersonal skill
- Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
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