We are Washington Hospital Center and from our location in the heart of our nation´s capital, we have proven ourselves indispensible to our diverse, urban patient population in more ways than one.
The premier publication in nursing.... Nursing Professionals ranks us among list of Top 100 Hospitals to Work For. We are home to a Level I trauma center and award-winning specialties, the latest technology and unlimited opportunity for professional growth. We are Washington Hospital Center and from our location in the heart of our nations capital, we have proven ourselves indispensible to our diverse, urban patient population in more ways than one. Dedicated to quality care and high ethical standards, WHC is a private, 926-bed, not-for-profit facility that exemplifies our SPIRIT values: Service, Patient First, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. Share our passion and join our team.An opportunity now exists in our Division of Nursing/Nursing Excellence for an effective facilitator who can forward the development, implementation and assessment of a nursing research program. Your reputation as a professional role model will support the promotion of evidence-based practice in collaboration with advanced practice nurses, staff nurses and faculty members of academic institutions; and further creation of a positive environment that encourages continuous learning, impacts clinical and healthcare outcomes and advances the nursing profession. Specific tasks include seeking grant funding and opportunities for research activities; coaching and supporting shared governance/decision-making and interdisciplinary collaborative activities; educating staff on evidence-based practice and research development.This leadership position requires a Ph.D. in Nursing or a related healthcare field from an accredited hospital and current RN licensure in the District of Columbia. The ability to initiate new ideas and motivate/influence others is essential.