Nurses Defining Medicine - NICU (New Grad)

The nurses in the Women's Services Division of George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) are Defining Medicine through our capacity to think, research, evaluate, teach, learn, refine, and innovate. We are seeking newly licensed RNs who are committed to serving the childbirth needs of the DC urban and surrounding metro community. Our nurses support mothers by honoring how they wish to birth, which may include natural childbirth with midwifery or doula, water births, Cesarean births, epidurals and options for high-risk situations. We are empowered to foster 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. A helipad opened in 2019, which expedites care to the critically ill or injured. The hospital seeks applicants with a strong sense of social responsibility to match the hospital's commitment to the DC/Metro community. 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, BSN preferred.
• 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.

NICU RN

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

The dedicated nurses and neonatal caregivers at our 24/7 Level III B NICU provide high-quality, family-centered care for critically ill or premature infants.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support mothers in breastfeeding, bonding and learning how to care for their newborns
• Collaborate to provide a customized birth experience
• Prepare and guide mothers through stages of labor
• Actively learn advanced childbirth techniques and programs
• Support a nurturing and caring environment
• Work within a comprehensive team with Unit Educators, Nurse Facilitators, Women's Services RN Administrators and Clinical Supervisors.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.

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 and across UHS subsidiaries
• 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
• Fetal Monitoring and Training Basic Dysrhythmia Class
• 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.

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