Nurses Defining Medicine - Psych Unit

The nurses in the Psych 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 psych 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. 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.

Application Process:

The New Graduate Nurse Residency July 2022 cohort, is intended for Winter 2021/Spring 2022 graduates of accredited NLN or AACN RN program. Spring/Summer 2021 accredited NLN or AACN RN programs will also be considered.

Once your application is in, you will be prompted to complete an online Driving Nursing Assessment. You have 72 hours to complete the test. If you do not finish the test within this window, your application will not be considered--so don't delay! Applications will be reviewed on a first-received, first-reviewed basis.

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.
• Ability to commit full time for 24 months at GW Hospital

Psych Unit

6 South is a 20-bed, voluntary acute care psychiatric unit, providing psychiatric and behavioral health care to patients 18 years of age and older. While 6 South cares for patients with primary psychiatric diagnosis, it also serves as a med/psych unit providing medical care for patient's medical comorbities. The staff on 6 South work to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment that promotes short-term stabilization that then allows patients to transition to the next level of care after discharge.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborates care across disciplines to ensure competent and compassionate care of patients with psychiatric conditions and medical comorbidities.
• Works closely with providers, activity therapists, social workers, and case management to ensure patient-centric care which addresses the psychiatric patient's unique challenges and needs.
• Provides comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial assessments.
• Integrates a patient centered approach involving the patient and family into the plan of care.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
• Opportunity for career advancement with our clinical progression ladder including opportunities such as quality improvement projects, evidence based projects, shared governance, preceptor and charge nurse.

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 of an NLN or AACN accredited 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.

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