Director of Nursing - Surgery Administration

Responsibilities

Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital

Since opening its doors in 2002, George Washington University Hospital has been at the forefront of medical innovation, providing cutting-edge care in a state-of-the-art facility. As a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, our hospital is renowned for its Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. We offer unparalleled expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, womens health, and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques.

Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nations leading healthcare providers, we are committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.

GWUHoffers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

Position Summary

Provides leadership, management, and direction to continually improve the profession of nursing and patient care within the George Washington University Hospitals Service Excellence Standards. The Director is responsible for nursing care within assigned areas. Responsible for nursing quality programs that are outcome oriented and will develop and implement programs/plans in accordance with government regulations, licensing and accreditation requirements that effectively utilize resources to reach the organizations short- and long-term strategic goals/objectives/mission.

Education/Qualification

• Registered Nurse, BSN required
• Masters in nursing, education, or advance practice program required
• Current licensure in the District of Columbia Certification preferred, not required
• A minimum of 7 years of nursing clinical experience
• A minimum of 3 years of nursing management, supervisory experience
• Professional development and/or clinical educator experience required
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and/or practices of adult education

Skills

• Demonstrated working knowledge nursing clinical practices and management.
• Demonstrated proficiency with common computer based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases, whether PC, network or mainframe based.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
• Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to clinical nursing specialty practice.
• Demonstrated experience with Nursing Quality and Patient Safety programs and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative environment between staff members. Able to achieve operational goals though influence and expert change management skills. Demonstrates leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment. Promotes mutual respect and professionalism in working relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate across disciplines
• Ability to facilitate teams and work groups

About GW Hospital: 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 nations 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, womens health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.

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…