What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Supervisor PRN position at UHS?
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, women’s health, and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, we are committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.
GWUH offers 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: benefits.uhsguest.com
Job Summary
GW Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled House Supervisor, RN - Nurse Admin to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care and administrative oversight, ensuring operational efficiency and exceptional patient outcomes. This role involves leadership, coordination, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support effective hospital-wide operations, 24/7 nursing supervision, and patient safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the on-site administrative leader during assigned shifts, overseeing all nursing staff and hospital operations.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels across units, making necessary adjustments based on patient census and acuity.
- Act as a resource and point of contact for nursing personnel, physicians, and administrative staff.
- Respond to and resolve operational and clinical concerns, escalating issues as necessary.
- Provide leadership in emergency situations and manage hospital-wide codes, patient transfers, and patient flow.
- Support hospital policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Act as the hospital liaison for patient care concerns during off-hours and maintain clear communication with leadership.
Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state of Washington, D.C., or be DC eligible.
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- At least 5 years of clinical nursing experience, including 1-2 years in a leadership role, preferred.
- Strong critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
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