Universal Health Services
Director of Professional Development & Education
Universal Health Services, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Responsibilities
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate health-care for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report recently released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, recognizing GW Hospital 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. It also received “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. 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. We are committed to providing the highest quality care, advancing patient outcomes, and elevating healthcare in the nation’s capital. This award underscores our staff’s dedication, specialized skills, and clinical excellence. To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or healthcare system must outperform peers across procedures and conditions evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, nursing care, and patient outcomes after discharge. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings help patients and their doctors make informed healthcare decisions. 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. GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. POSITION SUMMARY Provides leadership, management, and direction to continually improve and provide development opportunities for all professions within GW Hospital. Guides the improvement of the GWUH Service Excellence Standards. The Director develops, maintains, and refines educational and consultative programs that support consistent, evidence-based, outcome-focused, culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate care for patients across all clinical and non-clinical areas. This position has accountability for developing and sustaining a culture of excellence and aligning with the Magnet Recognition Program across all areas within GW Hospital. The position will help develop and write the Magnet Recognition Program application, considering all standards and outcomes to be met. Benefits
• Challenging and rewarding work environment • Competitive compensation and generous paid time off • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans • 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan • SoFi student loan refinancing program • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees and 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. Qualifications
Education/Qualification BSN MS in nursing or Master’s degree in related field; Doctorate required Minimum 7 years of professional experience with progressive leadership 3 to 5 years of progressive nursing management experience in an acute care setting 5 years nursing education experience Certification in specialty preferred Skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities Knowledge of nursing clinical practices and management; knowledge of clinical nursing specialty practices Knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices Highly developed written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with common computer-based applications (email, word processing, databases) EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with equal employment opportunities for all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate health-care for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report recently released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, recognizing GW Hospital 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. It also received “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. 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. We are committed to providing the highest quality care, advancing patient outcomes, and elevating healthcare in the nation’s capital. This award underscores our staff’s dedication, specialized skills, and clinical excellence. To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or healthcare system must outperform peers across procedures and conditions evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, nursing care, and patient outcomes after discharge. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings help patients and their doctors make informed healthcare decisions. 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. GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. POSITION SUMMARY Provides leadership, management, and direction to continually improve and provide development opportunities for all professions within GW Hospital. Guides the improvement of the GWUH Service Excellence Standards. The Director develops, maintains, and refines educational and consultative programs that support consistent, evidence-based, outcome-focused, culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate care for patients across all clinical and non-clinical areas. This position has accountability for developing and sustaining a culture of excellence and aligning with the Magnet Recognition Program across all areas within GW Hospital. The position will help develop and write the Magnet Recognition Program application, considering all standards and outcomes to be met. Benefits
• Challenging and rewarding work environment • Competitive compensation and generous paid time off • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans • 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan • SoFi student loan refinancing program • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees and 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. Qualifications
Education/Qualification BSN MS in nursing or Master’s degree in related field; Doctorate required Minimum 7 years of professional experience with progressive leadership 3 to 5 years of progressive nursing management experience in an acute care setting 5 years nursing education experience Certification in specialty preferred Skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities Knowledge of nursing clinical practices and management; knowledge of clinical nursing specialty practices Knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices Highly developed written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with common computer-based applications (email, word processing, databases) EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with equal employment opportunities for all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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