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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Telemetry

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeWashington, DC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A valid District of Columbia Registered Nurse license is required.
  • Two years of acute care experience is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills are required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
  • The ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations is required.
  • A proven track record of commitment and the ability to sustain employment for a minimum of two years are required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care based on clinical findings and patient needs.
  • Implement and evaluate nursing interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes across medical-surgical and telemetry populations.
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize, interpret, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
  • Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders, hospital policies, and nursing standards.
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and optimize patient care.
  • Provide patient and family education to support understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and disease management.
  • Document all aspects of patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
  • Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by adhering to infection-prevention, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple patients effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
  • Respond to emergencies and participate in rapid-response and code situations as needed.
  • Support patient throughput and flow by facilitating timely admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring respect, dignity, and culturally competent care.
  • Participate in quality-improvement initiatives, audits, and performance-improvement activities.
  • Precept and mentor new staff and/or students as appropriate.
  • Maintain accountability for professional growth, required competencies, certifications, and continuing education.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is preferred.

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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