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RN NEW GRAD JULY 2021- 5 NORTH GENERAL SURGERY (FULL TIME)

Nurses Defining Medicine – Med/Surg General Surgery
 
The nurses in the General Surgery Department of the George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) are Defining Medicine through their capacity to think, research, discover, evaluate, teach, learn, refine, and innovate. We are seeking newly licensed RNs for our medical/surgical general surgery unit who want to work in an environment which fosters positive patient outcomes through a collaborative practice model and evidence-based nursing practice. The George Washington University Hospital is a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital. GW Hospital was recently ranked as one of the “Best Hospitals in DC” by US News and World Report. New hospital in DC’s East End, Primary and Urgent care development in the surrounding area. Visit gwhospital.com for more information.
 
NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The GW Hospital nurse residency program combine lectures, e-learning, and hands on-skills lab experience with a clinical application in an acute care setting. Each intern is paired with an experienced RN preceptor in the clinical area. At the conclusion of the internship nurses begin the Nurse Residency Program as our goal is to achieve a successful and smooth transition for the new nurse. This one-year program is designed to assist the nurse in his/her continued development. The program includes monthly classes, debriefing sessions, and evidence based project, and Nurse Residency Coordinator oversight.
 
Requirements:
  • GPA of 3.0 or greater from an accredited NLN or AACN RN program
  • Unofficial transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a clinical instructor or professor)
  • Current CPR Certification by AHA or ARC
  • Successful completion of Driving Nursing Attributes Assessment.
General Surgery Unit
5 North is a 38 bed unit dedicated to in-patient Pre/Post general surgical care as well as the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Our mission is to provide high quality, efficient patient focused nursing care in a caring and compassionate manner.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
 
Earn the recognition and support you deserve as a key member of our healthcare team.
 
  • $100 monthly commuter subsidy
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment with advanced technological systems, processes and practice
  • Significant opportunities to grow and develop through job-related training, continuing education, and mobility up
  • Competitive compensation and generous benefits, including 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
  • Shared Governance Model
  • Clinical Nurse Advancement Program with monetary reward
  • Relocation assistance
 
 
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
Passion to treat a diverse and acutely ill population:
 
  • Graduate from an accredited NLN or AACN RN program; BSN preferred
  • ACLS, PALS, or NRP (or obtained within three months of employment) in required specialty
  • BLS
  • DC license or eligibility
  • Commitment to our culture that Every Moment Matters
  • Commitment to the surrounding community
 
 
About George Washington University Hospital
 
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 385-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 local 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.
 
GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies. 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.
 
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.
Notice
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