Full Time Rapid Response RN

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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 2024-2025 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.

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.