GW Hospital is a 385-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Level 3 NICU offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. GW Hospital is owned and operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company that is one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies. Primary care and specialty outpatient care are available through the Medical Faculty Associates, a multi-specialty physician practice group of more than 750 physicians covering 51 specialty and subspecialty areas. The Medical Faculty Associates' doctors have offices in the Ambulatory Care Center, an outpatient clinic building located one block from the hospital.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Broad responsibility to protect the hospitals assets from loss
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree required, BSN preferred
MS in nursing or Masters degree in related field preferred 5 years of professional experience that demonstrates a progressive leadership background
Skills:
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
Possesses critical thinking skills
Possesses ability to identify and analyze problems collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Possess knowledge of risk identification and prevention techniques.
Effective administrative and management skills.
Proficient with Root Cause Analysis methodology
Knowledge of healthcare facility operations, functions, and staffing requirements.
Knowledge of medical/professional staff by-laws and governing board issues.
Knowledge of insurance and loss control theory and practice in a healthcare environment.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles and procedures for the investigation and processing of professional liability/ medical malpractice claims.
This opportunity offers the following:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match
One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.
Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.