Since opening its doors in 2002, the hospital has been recognized as a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, featuring a Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. The facility offers world-class care across specialties including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, and advanced surgical procedures including robotic and minimally invasive techniques.
For nursing professionals, GW Hospital provides opportunities across diverse units including telemetry, general surgery, stroke neuro, oncology, pre-admission testing, and perioperative services. The hospital emphasizes a shared governance model and offers a L.E.A.R.N. Clinical Nurse Advancement Program with monetary rewards, giving nurses pathways for professional growth. The work environment is described as both challenging and rewarding, with advanced technological systems and processes supporting nursing practice. As part of UHS, nurses also have career development opportunities across more than 300 locations nationwide.
The hospital serves a diverse patient population ranging from area residents to visitors to the nation's capital, situated just minutes from Washington, DC's tourist sites and government headquarters. GW Hospital places strong emphasis on its people as its most valuable resource, committing to an environment that encourages professional development and service excellence.
GW Hospital's stated values include hard work, enthusiasm, teamwork, loyalty, trust, and cooperation. The organization is committed to providing high-quality acute care services to the communities it serves and to offering employees unlimited opportunity in an environment that encourages professional development. The hospital also maintains a commitment to diversity and inclusion through its Diversity & Inclusion Council and to employee wellness through its Strategic Employee Engagement Council and GWU Wellness Center.
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