Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plans

401K with company match

SoFi Student Loan Help

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (PRN-Days) at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health in Washington, DC. You will provide direct nursing care for adults with medical-surgical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions, using the nursing process and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage a diverse patient population in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Active DC RN license is required.
• 2 years of acute care experience required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients.
• Monitor telemetry, vital signs, and neurological status.
• Administer medications and IV therapies per physician orders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and discharge plans.
• Document accurately in the EMR and participate in rounds.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Healthcare teamwork

Education

DC RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR literacy

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking an experienced Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (PRN-Days)

The Medical Surgical/Neuro/Ortho Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and individualized nursing care to adult patients with medical-surgical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, patient safety, and exceptional patient experience. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse patient population in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients with medical, neurological, and orthopedic diagnoses.
• Monitor and interpret patient conditions, vital signs, telemetry, neurological status, pain levels, and post-operative recovery progress.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Provide care for post-surgical orthopedic and neurological patients, including joint replacements, spinal surgeries, fractures, stroke, and other acute conditions.
• Perform neuro assessments and promptly recognize and upscale changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and ancillary staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, rehabilitation, and recovery expectations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Promote patient safety initiatives, infection prevention standards, fall precautions, and quality improvement efforts.
• Respond effectively to emergencies, rapid response situations, and changes in patient acuity.
• Delegate appropriate patient care tasks to nursing support staff while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development activities.
• Support organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care initiatives.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

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. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education:

• Valid DC RN license.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 2 years of acute care experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and strongly preferred Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of commitment, with the ability to sustain employment for a minimum of two years. This requirement underscores our dedication to fostering long-term relationships with our team members and ensuring stability within our organization.

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.