RAPID RESPONSE RN, REGISTERED NURSE

PART TIME 2X12 HRS PER WEEK (NIGHTS ONLY)

$15,000 SIGN ON

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:

1. Rapid Assessment: Respond promptly to emergency situations and conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions to identify critical issues and potential complications.

2. Clinical Expertise: Utilize advanced clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills to provide timely interventions, including administering medications, performing procedures, and implementing necessary treatments.

3. Communication: Collaborate closely with the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and other specialists, to communicate observations, assessments, and recommendations for patient care.

4. Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate the rapid response team's actions, ensuring seamless transitions between departments and units as needed.

5. Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting assessment findings, interventions performed, and patient responses to treatments.

6. Education: Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers regarding the patient's condition, treatment plan, and potential outcomes.

7. Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices and evidence-based protocols for rapid response situations.

8. 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.

9. Patient Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients' needs and rights, ensuring that care is delivered with compassion, respect, and cultural sensitivity.

RN Benefits, Special Incentives & Perks:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus:up to $25,000 as a sign-on bonus when you join our team.
• Relocation Assistance: We offer a $3,000 relocation package to make your transition smoother.
• Professional Development: Enjoy $500 annually to invest in your professional growth.
• Education Allowance: Receive an annual $3,000 allowance to further your education.
• Monthly Extra Shift Bonus: Get an additional $3,000 each month through our 4x4 incentive program.
• Shift Differential: Earn an extra $4 to $8 per hour as a shift differential.
• Certification Bonus: Receive a $1,000 bonus annually for maintaining your certifications.
• Referral Bonus: Refer a fellow RN, and you'll get a $5,000 bonus.
• Commuter Subsidy: We provide a monthly $100 commuter subsidy.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 208 hours of paid time off annually (104 hours Part time)
• Clinical Nurse Associate I Bonus: Enroll to become a Clinical Nurse Associate I and receive a $2,000 bonus in your first year.
• Cutting-Edge Environment: Thrive in a challenging and rewarding work environment with advanced technological systems, processes, and best practices.
• Employee Wellness: We are committed to your well-being through our sponsored programs by the Strategic Employee Engagement Council and GWU Wellness Center.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be a part of an inclusive and diverse environment, supported by the Diversity & Inclusion Council.
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from our 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 6%.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Shared Governance: We follow a shared governance model that values your input and collaboration.
• Flexible Scheduling: Say goodbye to mandatory overtime; schedule your shifts as you prefer.
• Clinical Advancement: Join the L.E.A.R.N. Clinical Nurse Advancement Program, which includes monetary rewards.
• Continuous Development: Grow and develop through job-related training, continuing education, and mobility opportunities within the UHS subsidiaries.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Opt to waive your PTO days and receive a 12% increase in your base rate (6% Part time)
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts and a wide array of additional perks.

We value our RNs and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

About GWUH:

The George Washington University Hospital (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 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. https://www.gwhospital.com/

GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). 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.

Nursing at GWUH:

Nurses at GWUH identify as essential partners with providers, ancillary, and support staff in an academic medical center, that is Defining Medicine. Our professional RN staff seeks out best practice opportunities to enhance patient care through unit and system-based quality initiatives, Evidenced based practice projects and research. Recently, GWUH has embarked on the ANCC Magnet journey. This endeavor is fully supported by Senior administration and is evidenced by a commitment to supporting nurses engaged in Shared Governance, clinical ladder opportunities, financial support for advancing education, and certification. Our nurse leaders and staff are laser focused on exceptional patient outcomes and are defining healthcare for the 21st century.

• BSN required
• DC RN License, or eligibility
• Min of 3 years of Nursing experience in Critical Care settings
• ACLS
• Commitment to our culture that Every Moment Matters
• Commitment to the surrounding community

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.com

EEO 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.

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