RN STROKE PROGRAM MGR

The George Washington University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation & generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Career development opportunities

Benefits website access

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC seeks an RN Program Manager - Stroke to lead quality improvement initiatives in stroke care and to coordinate hospital-wide performance improvement efforts.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, regulatory compliance support, and collaboration with medical staff to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery. Strong experience in acute care and QA processes is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience in hospital surgery dept, surgery clinic, clinical research or medical records; chart review/abstraction.
• ACS BQIP SCR training/certification within 6 months of hire.
• 5 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience with databases, data entry or database management preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
• Knowledge of licensure regulations, Joint Commission and state/federal standards.
• Knowledge of Performance Improvement methodology and Outcomes Management.
• Statistical analysis, data assembly and action planning to drive measurable objectives.
• Ability to organize, facilitate problem-solving teams.
• Ability to work without supervision toward desired outcomes.
• Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word and database management expertise.
• Ability to interact professionally with surgical team and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing Hospital Quality Assurance, Management and Improvement by collecting, reporting, and analyzing data.
• Identify opportunities for improvement; coordinate activities.
• Support development and implementation of medical staff and hospital service performance improvement initiatives.
• Help achieve regulatory and accrediting standards compliance.

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

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

RN PROGRAM MANAGER -STROKE

Assist in the implementation of Hospital Quality Assurance, Management and Improvement by collecting, reporting, and analyzing data; identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement; coordinating activities, and supporting the development and implementation of medical staff and hospital service performance improvement initiatives. Assist in achieving compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.

Benefit Highlights

• 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. 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

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required. BSN preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience in hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research or medical records. Clinical chart review and abstraction experience required.
• Successful completion of applicable required certification and training programs to include, but not limited to, ACS BQIP SCR training/certification within 6 months of hire.
• 5 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting
• Experience with databases, data entry and/or database management preferred
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
• Knowledge of licensure regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization and state/federal standards
• Knowledge of Performance Improvement methodology and Outcomes Management
• Statistical analysis skills Demonstrated problem solving, data assembly and action planning ability leading to the development of actions plans that will prove helpful in achieving measurable objectives
• Ability to organize, formulate, educate and facilitate problem solving teams
• Demonstrative ability to work without supervision towards a desired outcome
• Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, Database management
• Ability to interact with all members of the surgical team and administrative staff in a professional and courteous manner.

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

EEO Statement

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