RN/Registered Nurse - FULL TIME - SURGERY

The George Washington University Hospital
US - District of Columbia - WASHINGTON
October 28, 2024

Responsibilities

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 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital.
GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.
C.
and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving 'High Performing' designations for the following 10 procedures:
COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.

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.
GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023.

• GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.
C.
, to be recognized for this service line.

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments.
Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital.
"These recognitions by U.
S.
News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.
'

Children's National Hospital, GW Hospital's NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.
S.
News & World Report.
In addition to these recent U.
S.
News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

GW Hospital is a 395-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 residents to our nation's leaders.
As an academic Level I Trauma Center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care.
US News and World Report has recognized GW Hospital as high performing in the specialties of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Stroke, COPD, Cardiac, Kidney, Lung Cancer.
GW Hospital is the only DC hospital awarded the LeapFrog B for quality and safety.
GW Hospital is growing, with plans to open a new hospital in 2024, along with free-standing emergency centers, urgent-care centers, and outpatient procedural care centers.

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com

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

Pre-operative Preparation:

Collaborate with the surgical team to prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary supplies, instruments, implants, personnel, and equipment are available and/or sterile.
Conduct pre-operative patient assessments, reviewing patients' medical history, verifying consent forms, and addressing any patient concerns.
Ensure the operating room environment adheres to infection control protocols and safety standards.

Intra-operative Support:

Serve as a circulator during surgical procedures, coordinating activities within the operating room and advocating for the patient's safety and well-being.
Maintain sterile technique and assist in maintaining the sterile field.
Communicate effectively with team members, including surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists, to ensure smooth workflow and patient safety.

Post-operative Care:

Provide detailed handoff reports to PACU nurses, conveying pertinent information about the surgical procedure and the patient's condition.
Collaborate with post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses to ensure a seamless transition of care.

Documentation and Compliance:

Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of all perioperative activities, including patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
Proper handling and management of surgical specimens; Disposition to appropriate lab sector.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards of practice.

Patient Advocac.

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