Director of Nursing - Surgery Administration

About the Hospital

George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), opening its doors in 2002, is a 395‑bed tertiary care academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. The hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU, and offers expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), GWUH is committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.

Provides leadership, management, and direction to continually improve nursing practice and patient care within the GWUH Service Excellence Standards. The Director is responsible for nursing care within assigned areas, and for nursing quality programs that are outcome‑oriented and aligned with government regulations, licensing and accreditation requirements. The role develops and implements programs and plans to effectively utilize resources to achieve the organization’s short‑ and long‑term strategic goals, objectives, and mission.

• Registered Nurse, BSN required
• Master’s degree in nursing, education, or advanced practice program required
• Current licensure in the District of Columbia; certification preferred, not required
• Minimum of 7 years of nursing clinical experience
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing management or supervisory experience
• Professional development and/or clinical educator experience required
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and/or adult education practices

• Demonstrated working knowledge of nursing clinical practices and management
• Proficiency with common computer‑based applications such as electronic mail, word processing, and various databases
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Adaptability to multiple and changing priorities
• Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing specialty practice
• Experience with Nursing Quality and Patient Safety programs
• Knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and a positive work environment; ability to influence and lead change management
• Effective communication across disciplines
• Team facilitation skills

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Employee assistance program
• Additional career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• More information available on our Benefits Guest Website:

UHS is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and other services across the U.S., DC, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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