Rapid Response RN - Critical Care (full time / varies)
Company: The George Washington University Hospital
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 5, 2025
Job Description:
Responsibilities
About GW Hospital The George Washington University Hospital is a
395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown
Washington, DC. - Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III
NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas
including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, and
advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health
care, advanced medical technology and world-class service to its
patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and
research. For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians
are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of
The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not
be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. -Job
Summary -The Rapid Response Registered Nurse (RN) at The George
Washington University Hospital plays a critical role in providing
immediate and specialized care to patients experiencing medical
emergencies or changes in their condition. The Rapid Response RN
functions as a highly skilled clinician, assessing patients'
conditions, making swift clinical decisions, and coordinating rapid
interventions to prevent further deterioration and ensure optimal
patient outcomes. -Responsibilities
- Rapid Assessment: Respond promptly to emergency situations and
conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions to
identify critical issues and potential complications.
- Clinical Expertise: Utilize advanced clinical knowledge and
critical thinking skills to provide timely interventions, including
administering medications, performing procedures, and implementing
necessary treatments.
- Communication: Collaborate closely with the healthcare team,
including physicians, nurses, and other specialists, to communicate
observations, assessments, and recommendations for patient
care.
- Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate the rapid response
team's actions, ensuring seamless transitions between departments
and units as needed.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records,
documenting assessment findings, interventions performed, and
patient responses to treatments.
- Education: Provide education and support to patients, families,
and caregivers regarding the patient's condition, treatment plan,
and potential outcomes.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement
initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices and
evidence-based protocols for rapid response situations.
- Emergency Preparedness: Stay current with the latest
advancements in emergency medical care and maintain readiness to
respond effectively to a wide range of medical emergencies.
- Patient Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients' needs and
rights, ensuring that care is delivered with compassion, respect,
and cultural sensitivity.Main 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
Qualifications
- BSN requiredDC RN License, or eligibilityMin of 3 years of
Nursing experience in Critical Care settingsACLSCommitment to our
culture that Every Moment MattersCommitment to the surrounding
community -THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DESIGNATED A
'BEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL' BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT -Washington,
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
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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,
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posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we
encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law
enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS
subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely
on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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