PATIENT CARE TECH - ICU

The George Washington University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work环境

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) in Washington, DC, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver direct patient care under RN supervision. The role focuses on non-invasive tasks and competency-based assignments within an academic medical center environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic patient-care knowledge, and completion of a CNA course or equivalent training. GW Hospital emphasizes quality, safety, and a patient-centered care philosophy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Six months of recent hospital, long-term care, or medical work experience.
• CNA course or MA certification or two years of nursing school.

Responsibilities

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma

Six months hospital experience

CNA course / MA cert / nursing school

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.

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.

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.

Position Summary

Performs direct patient care tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse and performs various tasks as competency documentation designates. Position provides direct patient care limited to non-invasive procedures, unless specifically certified in phlebotomy.

Qualifications

Education/Qualification

• High School diploma
• At least six months of recent Hospital, long-term care, or medical work experience, which provided knowledge of basic patient-care activities related to Multi-skilled technician duties
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant course, or certification as a Medical Assistant or two years of nursing school.

Skills

• Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity
• Able to speak and write English Fluently
• Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

This Opportunity Offers The Following

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and developmental opportunities within UHS and its subsidaries.
• Competive compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401K plan with company match.

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About GW Hospital:

The George Washington University Hospital (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 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.

https://www.gwhospital.com/

GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). 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.

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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