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 nation’s 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. Directs, supervises and provides holistic, culturally competent, quality and cost-effective evidence based nursing care for patients/families for patient populations within a department. Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization´s framework for shared governance. Collaboratively manages the patient´s transitions across the continuum of care, to assist patients or populations in achieving or maintaining an optimal level of health. Is recognized as professional role model and clinical expert and promotes professional environment that supports continuous learning. Delegates and supervises work appropriately. Reports to the Nursing Department Head. Bachelor´s degree in Nursing is required. Approximately three to four years of progressively more responsible job related experience. Licensure as a registered nurse in the District of Columbia is required.Enjoy a competitive total compensation package, relocation assistance, extensive individualized orientation, flexible scheduling, a diverse team of colleagues and ANCC-accredited continuing education programs.