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CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR, RN - NEURO / TRAUMA

Universal Health Services, Inc.
Washington, DC, United States
Full-time

Responsibilities

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DESIGNATED A 'BEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL' BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Washington, D.C. - July 16, 2024 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. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2024-2025 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital .

GW Hospital ranks 4th in the region , which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

  • GW Hospital achieved "high performing" status in six specialty areas : Neurology and Neurosurgery; Orthopedics; Pulmonology and Lung Surgery;
  • Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery; Urology ; and Geriatrics, along with receiving "high performing" designations for the following eight common procedure and condition areas : Heart Failure;

Heart Attack; Kidney Failure; Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma; Prostate Cancer Surgery; Stroke; Hip Fracture; and Diabetes.

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average.

Additionally in 2024, GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award.

U.S. News and World Report named GW Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) in 2024.

This designation means that GW Hospital provides a high standard of care for patients with uncomplicated pregnancies. This designation is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.

S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.

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 of The George Washington University Hospital and UHS Group Vice President of the Washington, D.

C. Region. " As an academic medical center, our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical excellence, research, and education in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.

This recognition by U.S. News & World Report, which places us within the top hospitals in the region, is a testament to the range of advanced services we offer and the expertise, specialized skills, and commitment of our entire care team.

GW Hospital is dedicated to elevating healthcare in our community, across Washington, D.C. and the greater DMV area."

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.

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.

For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital.

The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

Job Summary

  • Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit / department based nursing educational initiatives to ensure the provision of high quality, cost-effective patient care.
  • This position is filled by an advanced practice nurse who, as a result of educational and in-depth clinical experience in designated area of specialty nursing, possesses the advanced knowledge and necessary clinical skills to provide unit / department based nursing education, orientation, and on-boarding.
  • Applies expert knowledge to act as a change agent, role model and leader for quality nursing care; guides nurses on the care of patients within the specific patient population.
  • Ensures quality focused and cost-effective education and care delivery outcomes; utilizes theory, research, evidenced-based research and guidelines, and specialized knowledge to plan care for the specific patient population.
  • Collaborates to enhance quality of care; interprets, evaluates and communicates research findings.
  • Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

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

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing or Education or equivalent training and experience. (candidates with current enrollment in such a Master s program will be taken into consideration)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Current RN license in the District of Columbia or endorsement eligible.
  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care settings.
  • Certification in specialty (CNS and / or Education preferred) required within 1 year from start date
  • Previous experience in nursing education or staff development preferred.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

About Universal Health Services One of the nati on'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. www.uhs.com

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.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.

During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.

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If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement.

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