About this opportunity
George Washington University Hospital lists this Clinical Supervisor, RN - PACU / PreOp (Full-Time / Day) opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Unit Overview
Our PACU and Pre-Op units prepare patients for and support their recovery from a wide range of surgical procedures. Nurses here provide critical care during both the pre- and post-anesthesia phases in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
Position Summary
This role leads the nursing team across both Pre-Op and PACU to ensure safe, efficient patient throughput, excellent clinical outcomes, and a supportive work environment.
Main Tasks
• Oversee patient flow and staffing assignments across PACU and Pre-Op
• Mentor staff and provide real-time clinical support
• Ensure compliance with safety and anesthesia recovery protocols
• Support orientation and training of new hires
• Serve as liaison between surgical services, anesthesia, and nursing
• Contribute to department metrics and quality improvements
Qualifications
Required:
BSN required
RN license in DC or eligibility
BLS and ACLS (AHA)
2+ years in PACU or perioperative nursing
Preferred:
CPAN or CAPA certification
Leadership experience in a surgical setting
Benefit & Rewards Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About GW Hospital
The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception as an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, the company reported annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™, and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ' ranking of America's largest public companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information, visit
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20037, US
Who can apply
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