When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality counts. And a century-long tradition of providing medical care in a comfortable and convenient environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients who are cared for by the doctors and nurses at The George Washington University Hospital each year.

Employment

Newly Graduated Nurses

We welcome newly graduated nurses into our hospital through either our RN Internship Programs or acceptance direclty through the traditional application process to our patient care areas which have an RN I position posted. The Internship Programs are offered periodically through the year. When the Internship Programs are being offered, they will appear on the job search page. These positions will be clearly marked and prefraced with "RN Internship". Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Make a Difference

The George Washington University Hospital is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. People who know that working in healthcare is more than a job…it’s a vocation. Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better every day.

Clearly, the organization you choose is important. You want to make a difference—not only in your own life, but also to your family and your community. To succeed, you must choose a company whose culture and principles are aligned with your own.

You must choose an organization you can believe in.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) , through its subsidiaries, has been providing outstanding healthcare services to communities across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico for nearly three decades. We’re well aware that the talent and dedication of our employees are what make us unique.

At UHS facilities we focus on clearly defined goals that are developed to bring about exemplary patient care. We provide our employees with the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based nursing practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.

Service Excellence: a team-centered approach

At The George Washington University Hospital, each employee takes part in our Service Excellence Program. They are guided by the following four standards:

1. Treat everyone as a guest.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do.
3. Practice teamwork.
4. Patient safety.

These Service Excellence standards help to determine everything we do and everything we accomplish. Our employees truly make a difference in the quality of healthcare we provide to our patients in the communities we serve.

An opportunity to grow

Our organization has a solid history of recognizing outstanding performers. Our principle of employee development says it best: “The professionalism and drive of our people are the most important factors in the quality of the service we provide. We hire talented people, increase their skills through training and experience, and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth within the company.”

Part of attracting and retaining talented, motivated people is giving them the opportunity to grow. UHS provides encouragement and financial backing for our employees’ job-related training and continuing education. For those who wish to excel, the opportunities are significant.

In the words of UHS Chairman and CEO Alan B. Miller, “Our goal is not to be the biggest but the highest in quality…and to offer the best working environment to our people.”