244 jobs found in Washington, DC

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room position is to operationalize the care delivery system in the Operating Room through the skillful directing, coaching, support, and delegation to staff in the provision of clinically and fiscally sound care and services to achieve patient/family goals, efficiency, and safety. The Nurse Manager has 24 hours responsibility for the unit/service area and develops dynamically functioning surgical teams. She/he sustains the daily operational functioning of the surgical service and makes immediate modifications to prevent impediments and delays. This role is also accountable for the execution of the unit/service area Performance Improvement Plan.   The Nurse Manager of the Operating Room has extensive knowledge of the American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, AORN Standards, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Organization Standards, Patient Bill of Rights,...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Secretary I position is to provide high-level confidential secretarial services and assist with the administrative activities of the Echo Lab. Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and cost effectiveness; enhances customer service and demonstrates appropriate psychosocial interventions based on age, developmental and health status. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Provide confidential and high-level administrative and secretarial support to the Echo Lab. Coordinate and support daily departmental administrative operations. Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the department. Enhance customer service by delivering responsive, professional, and courteous support. Utilize appropriate psychosocial and communication techniques based on the patient's age, developmental stage, and health status....

Overview About the Role The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a skilled health provider who through a written collaborative practice agreement with a physician is credentialed through the Medical Staff Office. As a member of the Medical Staff the APN demonstrates standards of professional practice that includes ethical decision making, job activities related to quality assessment/improvement, self- evaluation, leadership, and research. The APN is self-directed and purposeful in seeking necessary knowledge and skills to develop and maintain competency. In this role, with a specialized focus on prenatal patients, the APN will utilize critical judgment in the performance of comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and the prescribing of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of patients diagnosed with a variety of Medical/Psychiatric conditions/diseases. The APN practice will promote maternal and fetal...

Overview About the Role The Program Support Coordinator at University Hospital supports the expansion and delivery of Centering Programs by coordinating program activities, managing data, and reporting, and fostering partnerships with community organizations. This role assists with community health needs assessments, supports grant writing efforts, and ensures accurate tracking of program outcomes. This position plays a key role in strengthening community relationships, supporting evidence-based, patient-centered group care models. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Coordinates with stakeholders to develop community health interventions based on identified needs. Assists in the planning, development, and execution of Centering Programs. Collaborates with healthcare providers, community partners, and other stakeholders to enhance program delivery. Supports the evaluation and continuous improvement of population...

Overview About the Role Participates as an essential member of the healthcare team by providing clinical lactation therapy for patients. Provides education and consultative services related to breastfeeding. Serves as a resource for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in order to promote optimal patient care. Designs and provides patient and staff education programs. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Initiates and receives referrals from physicians, nursing staff, and patients. Develops, implements, and evaluates an educational plan for patients requiring lactation services. Assesses the educational needs of the breastfeeding mother and family. Identifies an individual plan to meet the breastfeeding mother’s needs. Assures that lactation services are provided in a timely manner. Provides direct patient care lactation service to patients. Performs in-patient consultations at the bedside and...

Overview About the Role The Patient Navigator is a patient advocate and will guide patients through the health care system, ensuring appropriate appointments are given in a timely manner through guidelines agreed upon with the Medical Director of the Practice/Department. The Patient Navigator will assist with access issues, develop relationships with referring health care providers and ensure the complete and efficient management of all referrals, including the acquisition of necessary patient-care materials and medical records. This individual will work with community groups to increase health awareness and provide health education. In addition, the Patient Navigator will track all new patient requests, provide monthly statistics and referring patterns. The Patient Navigator works closely with the patient care team and assists in the coordination of patient care by removing barriers that would otherwise prevent patients from receiving health care services....

Overview About the Role The Manager Patient Food Services reports to the Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition. The Manager Patient Food Services will assist the Food Service Director in all aspects of the patient dining in the Food & Nutrition Services Department. The Manager will manage the day-to-day operations of patient dining, help to develop a patient first concept, and train staff in patient services to ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources. The Manager will perform a variety of duties to include the planning and supervision of patient food assembly and service, scheduling, hiring, dismissal, and training of tray line, and hospitality personnel. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Processes are patient centered by actively contributing to creating a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment for UH customers; driving...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Clinical Care Coordinator position is to serve as the coordinator and practitioner of the clinic’s healthcare team(s) within the Women’s and Children’s Service Lines , utilizing specialized knowledge, skills, and competencies in behavioral sciences, education counseling, and/or patient management. Develops patient programs and course curricula based on needs assessments; plans and coordinates the delivery of comprehensive services to patients in collaboration with all professional components of the clinic and in accordance with accepted standards of care and department protocols.. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Provides educational services and programs for patients, families, and staff within the framework of the department. Meets the needs of select patients through a care management approach. Serves as an active member of a consortium of providers of care...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Medical Office Assistant position is to provide support with the daily activities of the clinic including answering phones and routing calls, scheduling appointments, patient referrals, greeting and registering patients. Responds to requests and questions from hospitals, patients and referring physician offices. Assists with billing and record retention activities. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Greets patients and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner, explaining clinic procedures, answering routine questions, and facilitating adherence to schedule of appointments. Accurately schedules/cancels/confirms patients’ appointments according to the criteria of the department. Registers patients completely and accurately. Answers phone calls, takes accurate messages, and refers caller or message to appropriate party. Maintains an accurate filing system to...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the  Ambulatory Care Technician Certified (Certified Medical Assistant)  position is to support the patient and the provider throughout the ambulatory care patient visit from registration through discharge and follow up. As a  Certified Medical Assistant, Ambulatory Care Technician Certified  will   structure the patient flow for the physicians in the examination and treatment of patients. As directed by a Physician and University Hospital policy, the Ambulatory Care Technician Certified administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections which may be delegated under State regulations. The  Certified Medical Assistant  will support all front end and clinical office procedures. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to maintain a timely and organized flow of patients and visitors throughout their experience in Ambulatory...

Overview About the Role The Patient Navigator is a patient advocate and will guide patients through the health care system, ensuring appropriate appointments are given in a timely manner through guidelines agreed upon with the Medical Director of the Practice/Department. The Patient Navigator will assist with access issues, develop relationships with referring health care providers and ensure the complete and efficient management of all referrals, including the acquisition of necessary patient‐care materials and medical records. Thisindividual will work with community groupsto increase health awareness and provide health education. In addition, the Patient Navigator will track all new patient requests, provide monthly statistics and referring patterns. The Patient Navigator works closely with the patient care team and assists in the coordination of patient care by removing barriers that would otherwise prevent patients from receiving health care services...

Overview Human Resources Talent Partner 📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Full-Time (Day-In-Persion) | 💼 Human Resources | About the Role Under the direction of the Director of Talent Acquisition, the HR Talent Partner I will lead the recruitment of vacant positions for assigned client groups within University Hospital, while independently providing strategic and consultative recruitment services to UH business leaders. In addition, the HR Talent Partner I will manage the hiring process from application to offer, utilizing all talent acquisition practices, goals, and objectives, and consistently build internal and external relationships. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Works collaboratively with management and employees to ensure timely and efficient delivery of all human resources services. Creates and executes recruitment strategies, including building a strong candidate pipeline of highly qualified and diverse...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Echocardiography Technologist position is to provide high-level confidential direct patient care by performing non-invasive echocardiography studies on in-patients and out-patients (older adolescent to end life), maintain equipment, arrange services, and assure appropriate documentation and continuous quality improvement based on age and development status. Measurement criteria is “as observed by the Chief Echo Technologist” unless otherwise indicated. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Responsible for delivering high‑quality, confidential patient care through the performance of non‑invasive echocardiography studies for both in‑patients and out‑patients, ranging from older adolescents through end‑of‑life stages. Ensures proper operation, maintenance, and scheduling of echocardiography equipment and related services. Completes accurate documentation for all procedures and...

Overview Registered Dietitian 📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Full-Time (Day) | 💼 Dietary |   About the Role The primary purpose of the Registered Dietitian position is to assess and intervene with Pediatric (birth to 18 years), Adult (19-64 years) and Geriatric (65-95+ years) clients, for nutritional risk and education requirements.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Care provided is patient centered.   Actively contributes to creating a friendly, welcoming and safe environment for UH customers. Communicates clearly to ensure understanding. Responds to complaints and concerns by resolving issues immediately whenever possible. Interacts with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the plan of care is coordinated. Meets or exceeds patient/family expectations for service. Acts as a role model for Service Excellence. Maintains professional composure and confidence in the care setting....

Overview Assistant Project Manager (Capital Construction Projects) (Grant Funded) 📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Full-Time (Day)    About the Role Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Capital Projects, coordinates and manages the activities of assigned capital construction projects from the planning and design states through construction, occupancy, and project close out. Manages and administers capital projects including all daily activities associated with planning, budgeting, coordination/preparation of contracts documents, weekly project meetings, oversight of construction activities, coordination of end user requirement, professional consultants, construction administration and end user occupancy.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Assists Senior Project Manager, with support from Facility Directors & in ‐ house trades, with the various task required for successful execution of wide...

Overview Food Service Worker – Trayline 📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 Dietary |   About the Role The primary purpose of the Food Service Worker position is to assist in preparing and serving food to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and their family members .   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Delivers meals and snacks per policy and procedure. Retrieves patient meal trays per policy and procedure. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development when providing services to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Communicates with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a manner which demonstrates an understanding of the patient developmental and cognitive level. Formulates patient meal supplement and nourishment. Qualifications What You’ll Bring   Required: High School...

Responsibilities The QAPI Coordinator will collaborate with the Stroke Program Medical Director for the system, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of clinical care provided to the stroke patient population as set by the guidelines formulated from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) and for achieving/maintaining stroke certification(s) for the State of NJ and Joint Commission. Will provide in-depth knowledge of stroke care and procedures in order to drive systematic evaluation of stroke clinical care with an emphasis on patient safety and improving stroke care. Will review and analyze issues, identify opportunities for improvement, recommend corrective actions, and provide ongoing monitoring. Will utilize a standardized approach in evaluating the care delivery processes with an emphasis on decreasing variation and improving outcomes. Qualifications RN with license to practice in New Jersey...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Physician Assistant position, under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, is to provide comprehensive, hands-on care to patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role offers the opportunity to be actively involved throughout the continuum of care—from initial evaluation and surgical preparation through inpatient management, procedures, postoperative care, and outpatient follow-up.   The Physician Assistant will work closely with attending surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to assess patients, develop and implement treatment plans, perform clinical procedures, provide patient and family education, and assist in the operating room. This position is ideal for a PA seeking a dynamic surgical role with meaningful patient interaction, procedural experience, and involvement in both hospital-based and ambulatory care....

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Emergency Medical Services Communications Supervisor is to provide for the orderly operation of the EMS system by providing on-line supervision, decision making, and problem solving as needed to all divisions of EMS, completing all required reports and documentation, enforcing operational policies and procedures, observing and evaluating employee performance, providing leadership and direction to EMS Personnel, considering, meeting, and exceeding the expectations of customers and patients of all ages and from all populations while using age and population appropriate equipment and techniques, and by actively seeking other assigned duties to support efficient EMS operations and representing University Hospital, and EMS in a positive and professional manner. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Oversee the daily operation of the EMS system to ensure efficient and...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Distribution/Materials Handler position is to receive and verify all incoming mail, packages, supplies, and other items and ensure prompt and accurate delivery of said items from the mailroom and receiving areas to the appropriate departments and/or individuals within the University Hospital community. As necessary, transports mail, packages, and passengers in University Hospital vehicles. Ensures accountability is maintained throughout these activities. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Receives, verifies, and signs for all incoming supplies ordered by the University Hospital. Delivers all supplies received in an expeditious manner and maintains accountability and proof of said deliveries. Assists in the preparation and delivery of storeroom orders and prepares packages for outgoing shipments and returns to vendors. Picks up and delivers interoffice,...