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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWashington, DC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A District of Columbia registered nurse license, or eligibility for one, is required.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification is required within one year of hire.
  • Exceptional clinical skills and judgment are required.
  • The ability to work under pressure and react effectively in emergencies is required.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
  • At least one year of clinical experience in an emergency department or critical care setting is preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in an emergency department setting.
  • Perform patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement care across a wide range of conditions.
  • Administer medications, perform procedures, and monitor patient responses to treatment.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care.
  • Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and research opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of clinical experience in an emergency department or critical care setting.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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