RN - STROKE NURSE NAVIGATOR Job at The George Washington University Hospital, Washington DC

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  • The George Washington University Hospital
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Responsibilities

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 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a  Best Regional Hospital . GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.  

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. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. 

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by  U.S. News & World Report , which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.”

Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by  U.S. News & World Report . In addition to these recent  U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. 

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research

Summary

The Nurse Navigator is the liaison for patients in need of multiple services and support. The nurse works with all members of the department Team to seamlessly coordinate the care delivered, and provides the necessary support for patients and their families.

Qualifications

Education/Qualification
● BSN, MSN Preferred/RNP
● SCRN Certification preferred.
● Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, or obtain within one year of employment.
Three (3) years clinical experience in acute care. Experience in a protocol/pathway driven environment; able to deviate
where appropriate and make referrals where warranted.

Skills
● Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
● Effective interpersonal skills with emphasis on customer service focused care delivery
● Ability to maintain confidentiality
● Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
Must be skillful in problem solving and being proactive in anticipating patient needs, taking appropriate course of action,
using approved guidelines, protocols and pathwaysWork efficiently with diverse patient populations and diverse faculty in radiology, anesthesiology, physical medicine and
rehabilitation, neurology, orthopedics, various referring physicians/practices sources, outpatient rehabilitation, clinical
psychology, dietary and various adjunct multi-disciplinary service providers
● Proficient in Word, Excel and other computer operations
● Access information from EHR or outside hospitals/clinics

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

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