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.
GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital and achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.
Responsibilities include:
- Greet patients and ensure their comfort and readiness for surgery.
- Assist patients in changing into surgical gowns and prepare them for procedures.
- Start intravenous (IV) lines and administer pre-procedure medications as ordered.
- Complete pre-operative assessments, including obtaining vital signs and documenting patient information accurately.
- Obtain surgical consent from patients and ensure all required signatures are obtained and witnessed.
- Collaborate with OR nursing staff, anesthesia providers, and patient liaisons to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care principles in all nursing activities.
- Adhere to Service Excellence standards at all times, ensuring a positive experience for patients and their families.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
- ACLS certification (or obtained within three months of employment).
- BLS certification.
- Current state nursing license.
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
- Preferably five years of experience in acute care or pre-operative setting, or equivalent.
Skills:
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
Shifts: Five 8-hour shifts, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. Note: No call, no nights, no weekends, no holidays.
Join our team at George Washington University Hospital and be part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care to our patients in the pre-operative setting.
This opportunity offers the following:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and developmental opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
- Competitive compensation.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- 401K plan with company match.
Pay Transparency: To encourage pay transparency, promote equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all of its subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state and local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees.
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