Nurses Defining Medicine - Emergency Room (New Grad)

The nurses in the Emergency Department 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 newly licensed RNs 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. Our helipad was launched in 2020. The helipad provides needed access for transfer to GW Hospital, a Quaternary hospital. Coming soon: New hospital in DC's East End, Primary and Urgent care development in the surrounding area. The hospital seeks applicants with a strong sense of social responsibility to match the hospital's commitment to the DC/Metro community. Visit gwhospital.com for more information.

NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

The GW Hospital nurse residency program combine lectures, e-learning, and hands on-skills lab experience with a clinical application in an acute care setting. Each intern is paired with an experienced RN preceptor in the clinical area. At the conclusion of the internship nurses begin the Nurse Residency Program as our goal is to achieve a successful and smooth transition for the new nurse. This one-year program is designed to assist the nurse in his/her continued development. The program includes monthly classes, debriefing sessions, and evidence based project, and Nurse Residency Coordinator oversight.

Application Process:

The New Graduate Nurse Residency July 2022 cohort, is intended for Winter 2021/Spring 2022 graduates of accredited NLN or AACN RN program. Spring/Summer 2021 accredited NLN or AACN RN programs will also be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a first-received, first-reviewed basis.

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
• Successful completion of Driving Nursing Attributes Assessment.
• Ability to commit full time for 24 months at GW Hospital

Emergency Room

The George Washington University Hospital Emergency Department is the entry point to level one trauma and comprehensive stroke care in the metropolitan DC area. The department provides care to over 200 patients per day and serves as a significant admission source for the hospital. Various local and international affiliations enhance the scope of patients treated. The Emergency Department seeks to quickly diagnose and treat patients in an academic environment providing the highest quality, cost effective medical and nursing care while optimizing the best outcomes for all patients. 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

• As a center for trauma and critical care, nurses care for a variety of critical care patients including but not limited to Stroke, Myocardial Infarction and Trauma.
• Construct and implement the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill. Integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
• Coordinates the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients. Develops goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs.
• Integrates a patient centered approach involving the patient and family into the plan of care.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
• Opportunity for career advancement with our clinical progression ladder as trauma nurse, triage nurse, preceptor and charge nurse.

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.
• Monthly bonus based on hours worked with premium $$ for night shift
• 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 accredited NLN or AACN RN program
• TNCC/ACTN after 1 year experience
• 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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