Registered Nurse - Washington, DC, United States - George Washington University Hospital

Description

George Washington University Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in WASHINGTON, Washington, DC.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

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.

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: Operating Room Registered Nurse -Full Time (BRIDGE)

Location: The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The George Washington University Hospital is seeking a Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our esteemed surgical team and to participate in our renowned RN Residency Bridge program. The Operating Room RN will undergo a comprehensive orientation process to learn how to effectively provide support through circulating (and if applicable, scrubbing) operative procedures. As an Operating Room RN, you will be a crucial member of the surgical team, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients throughout the perioperative process. The expectation is that safe, competent nursing care is provided for patients in accordance with GW policies, standards, and mission. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care and the candidate will always demonstrate Service Excellence standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical skills, and a deep commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a challenging and dynamic environment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the surgical team to prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary supplies, instruments, implants, personnel, and equipment are available and/or sterile.
• Conduct pre-operative patient assessments, reviewing patients' medical history, verifying consent forms, and addressing any patient concerns.
• Ensure the operating room environment adheres to infection control protocols and safety standards.

• Serve as a circulator during surgical procedures, coordinating activities within the operating room and advocating for the patient's safety and well-being.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist in maintaining the sterile field.
• Communicate effectively with team members, including surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists, to ensure smooth workflow and patient safety.

• Provide detailed handoff reports to PACU nurses, conveying pertinent information about the surgical procedure and the patient's condition.
• Collaborate with post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses to ensure a seamless transition of care.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of all perioperative activities, including patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Proper handling and management of surgical specimens; Disposition to appropriate lab sector.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards of practice.

• Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their dignity and confidentiality are respected.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of patient care processes and outcomes.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements and best practices in perioperative nursing through continuous education and professional development activities.
• Complete required healthcare modules and participate in annual competency skills training

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• 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
• Tuition assistance through GW Signature Tuition Benefit Program or GW Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

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.

George Washington University Hospital Job ID # Posted job title: Rn - Operating Room - Bridge - July 2024 Cohort

About George Washington University Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital (GW 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.We are experienced RNs and new graduates, empowered to foster positive patient outcomes through a collaborative practice model and evidence-based nursing practice. How will you define medicine?

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance