Registered Nurse; RN PACU

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world‑renowned reputation for high‑quality, patient‑centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse – PACU in the Perioperative department. Full‑time: 40 hrs/week M‑F Day shift 7:30 am – 6 pm. May have a variable shift start. Call shifts required for nights and weekends.

Pay Range: $37.33–$61.81

• Assesses, plans, intervenes & evaluates patient care at the bedside. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients, families and friends. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by protecting/keeping confidential information by adhering to HIPAA Privacy policies and procedures. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
• Documents (electronic) patient care and outcomes. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Delegates tasks to non‑licensed personnel and assistants.
• Participates in unit performance improvement programs through ongoing design, assessment and measurement and performance improvement activities. Participate in other nursing and unit‑based committees such as education, engagement and practice.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
• Serves in the role of charge nurse with approval by the nurse manager.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and natures of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all‑inclusive.

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Active American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Active American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• At least 2 years of RN acute care experience in hospital‑based nursing, preferably PACU, ICU or ED due to higher acuity.
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) preferred.

• Work‑life balance.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403(b) retirement plan).
• HRSA Loan Forgiveness available.

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 before commencing employment. External applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.