Job Description
The George Washington University Hospital
Responsibilities
Unit Overview
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at GW Hospital is a 48-bed mixed medical-surgical ICU, also referred to as the Medical ICU (MICU). It provides comprehensive critical care to patients with a variety of diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure, post-surgical complications, and multi-organ dysfunction. The unit supports a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 and is staffed with a multidisciplinary team including intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and specialists. As part of a Level I Trauma Center, the ICU is integral in managing patients from the Emergency Department, Step-Down Unit, and OR.
Position Summary
The ICU RN delivers expert nursing care to critically ill patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Main Tasks
- Monitor and assess critically ill patients conditions
- Administer medications, titrate drips, and manage complex medical equipment
- Collaborate with intensivists and interdisciplinary teams on patient care plans
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families
- Maintain detailed and timely documentation in the EHR system
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and code response teams
Benefits Summary
- Competitive salary with shift differentials
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Qualifications
Required:
- Current RN license in the District of Columbia or eligibility
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Minimum of 1 year of ICU or critical care experience
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
- Experience in a Level I Trauma Center
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 performingstatus in six specialty areas: Neurology and Neurosurgery; Orthopedics; Pulmonology and Lung Surgery; Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery; Urology
Additionally in 2024, GW Hospital received theAmerican College of Cardiologys 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 Hospitals commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients has again been recognized byU.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 byU.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.
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