CLINICAL SUPV (RN)

The George Washington University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled nurse leader to provide shift-to-shift oversight for clinical practice, staffing, patient flow, safety, and utilization of resources. You will ensure the environment of care and role model best practices in a busy hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN, with 1 year of charge nurse experience and 2 years of general nursing, plus ACLS/BLS certifications. Strong communication and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• 1 year charge nurse experience preferred
• 2 years clinical nursing experience preferred
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and patient flow considerations
• Ability to lead department process improvements

Responsibilities

• Provides shift to shift oversight for clinical practice, staffing, patient flow, safety, service, and utilization of resources for daily operations.
• Maintains the environment of care.
• Provides care to patients in a competent, capable, caring and efficient manner.
• Role models organizational values and provides real-time feedback to staff to improve performance.
• Leads or participates in department process improvement to improve project outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Patient flow understanding

Process change implementation

Education

BSN required

Professional practice organization member preferred

Tools

Current RN license in DC

ACLS/BLS certification

Job 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. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. 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 Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke. 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. 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. "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," 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. In addition to these recent 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. The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Summary

Provides shift to shift oversight for clinical practice, staffing, patient flow, safety, service, and utilization of resources for daily operations. Maintains the environment of care. Provides care to patients in a competent, capable, caring and efficient manner. Care provided is appropriate to the age of the patients served. Role models organizational values. Provides real-time feedback to staff to improve performance. Leads/Participates in department process improvement to improve projects outcomes. Facilitates employee engagement activities including professional/shared governance participation.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• BSN required.
• Member of professional practice organization pertinent to area of practice preferred

Experience

• 1 year charge nurse experience preferred
• Professional experience that demonstrates ability to understand the clinical practice environment. 2 years clinical nursing experience preferred

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
• Ability to conceptualize the patient flow process and its impact at the unit and hospital level
• Ability to implement and sustain process changes to improve department and organizational outcomes

License / Certification

• Current RN license in District of Columbia required
• Certification in specialty preferred
• Successful completion of unit specific certifications (BLS,ACLS)

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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