Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $37-40 per hour

Company: Children's National Hospital
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Children's National Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a nursing job in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Permanent
  
  All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The professional Model of Care require registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National support the development of RN relationships with the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. H/She will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately . Demonstrate evidence based practice through participation
  Qualifications
  Minimum Education BSN Graduated from an approved school of nursing (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 2 years P ACU experience required or related clinical nursing experience in a comparable setting such as critical care or Peds ED. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children's National. Must have strong skills of airway management and knowledge of anesthetic agents. Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time. Role model critical thinking skills by problem-solving patient care and unit/system issues. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with peers, physicians and other departments. Care will incorporate best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Requir
  ed) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required) Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) (Preferred) And Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Post-Anesthesia Clinical Care Activities - Evaluate and manage patient's airway postoperatively including breakthrough laryngospasms; apply knowledge of the physiological changes to the airway postoperatively as a consequence of anesthesia and surgery . - Perform manual intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV). - Be aware of the risk factors that contribute to the condition and make decisions when caring for patients and families. - Monitor cardiopulmonary function, airway patency, and oxygen saturation. - Provide prompt care to minimize the incidence of emergence delirium; maintain safety environment while patient experiencing emergence delirium. - Evaluate and treat post-operative pain in a timely manner with appropriate intervention. - Manage epidural administration of local anesthe
  Childrens National Job ID #2300000V. Posted job title: RN PACU Nurse - Full Time Days - 8a-8:30pAbout Children's National HospitalChildren's National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., celebrates 150 years of pediatric care, research and commitment to community. Volunteers opened the hospital in 1870 with 12 beds for children displaced after the Civil War. Today, 150 years stronger, it is among the nation's top 10 children's hospitals. It is ranked No.1 for newborn care for the fifth straight year and ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Children's National is transforming pediatric medicine for all children. In 2021, the Children's National Research & Innovation Campus opened, the first in the nation dedicated to pediatric research. Children's National has been designated three times in a row as a Magnet-- hospital, demonstrating the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. This pediatric academic health system offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty care locations in the D.C. metropolitan area, including Maryland and Virginia. Children's National is home to the Children's National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and is the nation's seventh-highest NIH-funded children's hospital. It is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels.Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Health Care FSA
  • Life insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Employee assistance programs

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