Psychiatric RN

What you'll do

You'll provide safe, competent nursing care for patients at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. This is a role where you work within facility policies, standards, and the hospital's philosophy ; patient centered care is the foundation for everything. You'll also provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. And you'll demonstrate service excellence standards, every day, with every patient interaction.

Where you'll work

GW Hospital is a 395 bed tertiary care academic medical center located in downtown Washington, D.C., right next to the Foggy Bottom metro. The hospital was recognized as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 2023 2024, ranking 5th in the region. That region covers D.C., parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

GW Hospital earned “High Performing” designations for COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery, and Stroke. It also achieved “High Performing” status in Neurology and Neuroscience. The hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center. GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. Children's National Hospital, the NICU partner, was ranked number two in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report.

The hospital serves a diverse group of patients ; from local residents to the nation's leaders. It specializes in cardiac care, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive procedures. 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 is right next door; it's the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the first in the nation's capital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program.
• Current BLS certification.
• A current state nursing license.
• Must successfully pass any pre employment assessments required by the facility.
• Prefer one year of full time or three years of part time experience in an acute care setting.

Skills that matter here

• Verbal and written communication that actually works with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Interpersonal skills ; you build trust and rapport.
• You keep patient information confidential, no exceptions.
• You adapt when priorities shift, which happens a lot in a hospital.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment ; this isn't a quiet desk job.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 plus subsidiaries.

How to apply

Apply directly through JobXi. The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC will review your application. More benefit details are available at benefits.uhsguest.com.