ICU / CVICU RN - Intensive Care Units (Full Time)

Company: The George Washington University Hospital
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 22, 2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities

About GW Hospital's ICU UnitsThe George Washington University Hospital offers a range of highly specialized Intensive Care Units (ICUs), designed to meet the critical needs of patients requiring advanced medical care. Each unit is equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained professionals, including intensivists, nurses, and support staff.

• Medical ICU (MICU)

• Capacity: 20 beds.
• Patient Focus: Specializes in the treatment of patients with severe medical conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Special Services: Provides advanced respiratory support, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and close hemodynamic monitoring.
• Surgical ICU (SICU)
  • Capacity: 12 beds.
  • Patient Focus: Post-operative care for patients recovering from trauma, organ transplants, and complex surgical interventions.
  • Special Services: Emphasizes intensive monitoring, post-surgical recovery support, and life support for critically injured or post-surgery patients.
  • Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
    • Capacity: 15 beds.
    • Patient Focus: Patients recovering from open-heart surgeries, vascular interventions, and other cardiovascular conditions.
    • Special Services: Specializes in post-cardiac surgery recovery, hemodynamic management, and advanced cardiac monitoring.
    • Neuroscience ICU (Neuro ICU)
      • Capacity: 10 beds.
      • Patient Focus: Dedicated to the care of patients with neurological emergencies, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and post-neurosurgical patients.
      • Special Services: Offers advanced neurological monitoring and intervention, neuro-critical care protocols, and post-operative care for neurosurgical procedures.Key Features of GW Hospital's ICU Units:
        • Advanced Technology: The ICU units are equipped with the latest monitoring and life support technologies to ensure patients receive comprehensive, real-time care.
        • Highly Trained Staff: A multidisciplinary team, including board-certified intensivists, critical care nurses, and specialized support staff, ensures that each patient receives personalized and expert care.
        • Collaborative Care: The ICU teams work closely with other hospital departments to provide holistic and seamless care tailored to each patient's needs.Job Summary - - -Are you a dedicated and experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse seeking an exciting opportunity in the heart of Washington, D.C.? The George Washington University Hospital invites passionate and skilled nurses to join our renowned healthcare team. If you are committed to providing exceptional patient care and are ready to contribute to a leading academic medical center, we encourage you to apply for our ICU RN position. -Responsibilities
          • Patient Care: Deliver compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
          • Monitoring: Utilize advanced monitoring technology to assess and interpret vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and other relevant data. Respond promptly to changes in patient status.
          • Collaboration: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure comprehensive and effective patient care.
          • Critical Thinking: Apply advanced critical thinking skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans for complex medical conditions.
          • Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients and their families, providing emotional support and ensuring their needs are met throughout the care journey.
          • Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
          • Education: Provide patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
          • Quality Improvement: Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the ongoing improvement of nursing practices within the ICU.
            Qualifications
            
            
            • DC RN License, or eligibility
            • Critical Care experience: 1 year full time experience or 2 years part time experience
            • BLS
            • ACLS
            • Commitment to our culture that Every Moment Matters
            • Commitment to the surrounding communityMain Benefits
              • Challenging and rewarding work environment
              • Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
              • Competitive Compensation
              • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
              • 401k plan with company match -THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DESIGNATED A 'BEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL' BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORTWashington, D.C. - July 16, 2024 -- 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. U.S. News & World Report -has just released the 2024-2025 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. - GW Hospital ranks 4th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.GW Hospital achieved "high performing" -status in six specialty areas: Neurology and Neurosurgery; Orthopedics; Pulmonology and Lung Surgery; Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery; Urology; and Geriatrics, along with receiving "high performing" designations for the following eight common procedure and condition areas: Heart Failure; Heart Attack; Kidney Failure; Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma; Prostate Cancer Surgery; Stroke; Hip Fracture; and Diabetes. 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.Additionally in 2024, GW Hospital received the -American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award. U.S. News and World Report named GW Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) in 2024. This designation means that GW Hospital provides a high standard of care for patients with uncomplicated pregnancies. This designation is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. -"We are thrilled that GW Hospital's commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients has again been recognized by -U.S. News & World Report," says Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer of The George Washington University Hospital and UHS Group Vice President of the Washington, D.C. Region. " As an academic medical center, our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical excellence, research, and education in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. This recognition by -U.S. News & World Report, -which places us within the top hospitals in the region, is a testament to the range of advanced services we offer and the expertise, specialized skills, and commitment of our entire care team. GW Hospital is dedicated to elevating healthcare in our community, across Washington, D.C. and the greater DMV area."To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or healthcare system has to outperform its peers in procedures and conditions that U.S. News & World Report evaluates, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, level of nursing care and successfully returning patients home following discharge. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings assist patients and their doctors in making informed healthcare decisions. - -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.comEEO 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.Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. 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