Responsibilities THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DESIGNATED A 'BEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL' BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT Washington, D.C. - July 16, 2024 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 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a
Best Regional Hospital.
GW Hospital ranks 4th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
GW Hospital achieved "high performing" status in six specialty areas:
Neurology and Neurosurgery; Orthopedics; Pulmonology and Lung Surgery; Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery; Urology; and Geriatrics, along with receiving "high performing" designations for the following eight common procedure and condition areas:
Heart Failure; Heart Attack; Kidney Failure; Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma; Prostate Cancer Surgery; Stroke; Hip Fracture; and Diabetes. 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.
Additionally in 2024, GW Hospital received the
American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award. U.S. News and World Report named
GW Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) in 2024. This designation means that GW Hospital provides a high standard of care for patients with uncomplicated pregnancies. This designation is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
"We are thrilled that GW Hospital's commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients has again been recognized by
U.S. News & World Report," says Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer of The George Washington University Hospital and UHS Group Vice President of the Washington, D.C. Region. " As an academic medical center, our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical excellence, research, and education in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. This recognition by
U.S. News & World Report, which places us within the top hospitals in the region, is a testament to the range of advanced services we offer and the expertise, specialized skills, and commitment of our entire care team. GW Hospital is dedicated to elevating healthcare in our community, across Washington, D.C. and the greater DMV area."
To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or healthcare system has to outperform its peers in procedures and conditions that
U.S. News & World Report evaluates, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, level of nursing care and successfully returning patients home following discharge. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings assist patients and their doctors in making informed healthcare decisions.
Job Summary: The Transport Nurse Specialist (TNS) provides safe and therapeutic care during inter-hospital transport of a wide variety of patients from infants through adults. The nurse autonomously conducts the initial and ongoing patient assessment, clinical stabilization, and provision of diagnostic, medical, and surgical interventions during transport. The nurse collaborates with other health team members and other individuals to problem solve and implement treatment modalities in an effort to maximize patient outcomes. The TNS supports the mission of GW, the Center for Trauma and Critical Care, and Emergency Services by establishing and maintaining constructive departmental and inter-organizational relationships.
Qualifications Education/Qualification - BSN
- Minimum of three years critical care experience (ICU and/or Emergency Department) preferred OR two years in a high volume (>50K visits/year) tertiary care ICU/Emergency Department, OR two years of recent critical care transport experience as a team leader
- American Heart Association BLS and ACLS
- TNCC or ATCN (successful completion within 6 months of hire with equivalent experience)
- One advanced nursing certification: CEN, CCRN, CTRN, or CFRN preferred
- Current and unrestricted RN licensure in DC, MD, and VA. Compact licensure may replace Maryland and/or Virginia RN licensure
- Successful completion of a comprehensive critical care transport orientation program provided by The George Washington University Hospital
- Participation in clinical training, didactic education, research, and continuous quality improvement activities is mandatory; this includes departmental and hospital requirements. TNS training includes regularly scheduled simulation and skill labs where invasive procedures such as endotracheal intubation, chest wall decompression, escarotomy, cricothyroidotomy, pericardiocentesis, and central line insertion are taught. Other teaching environments such as ED, ICU, and OR will also be utilized
Skills - Demonstrates expert clinical acumen, critical thinking skills and autonomous practice as evidenced by successful completion of selective testing tools in areas of advanced practice nursing. These include, but are not limited to, the hemodynamically unstable patient, critically ill pediatric patient, patients with airway or respiratory compromise, acute trauma, severe sepsis, and multisystem organ failure.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the indications, risks, benefits, and procedural steps of advanced interventions
- Demonstrates problem solving skills and independent decision making in working with peers, residents, and/or attending physicians within and outside institutional boundaries
- Demonstrates positive and constructive communication in stressful situations
- Effectively communicates with patients, families, and other healthcare team members
- Demonstrates effective delegation and leadership of the transport team
- Provides accurate and objective feedback in a respectful and professional manner
- Adapts to multiple and changing priorities
- Receives peer feedback in a respectful and professional manner
- Demonstrates knowledge, dose, and efficacy of commonly utilized emergency medications
- Demonstrates understanding and compliance with regulatory, department, hospital, and CAMTS requirements.
This opportunity offers the following: - Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
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