PACU Nurse

Job Description - PACU Nurse 11A - 11:30P (250002IQ)

Job Description

PACU Nurse 11A - 11:30P - (250002IQ)

** Up to $25,000.00 Sign‑On Bonus**

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 requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children’s National supports the development of RN relationships with the community; specifically, those relationships associated with the health and well‑being of the community  RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area.

The RN 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, deal successfully with complex clinical problems, conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately, and demonstrate evidence‑based practice through participation in unit projects and activities.

• Minimum Education
  : BSN; graduated from an approved school of nursing (Preferred)
• Minimum Work Experience
  : 2 years PACU 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 assignments 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) (Required);
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required);
  Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) (Preferred);
  Certified Post‑Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) (Preferred).

• 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 a safe environment while the patient experiences emergence delirium.
• Evaluate and treat post‑operative pain in a timely manner with appropriate intervention.
• Manage epidural administration of local anesthetics and opioids.
• Manage patients with central neuraxial and peripheral nerve blocks.
• Monitor complications associated with administration of analgesics and act promptly to minimize adverse incidents.

• Contribute to Magnet re‑designation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in committees, task forces and/or community outreach.
• Communication reflects development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs; make suggestions for resolution of system issues.
• Role model procedures for escalation of issues and utilize chain of command.
• Demonstrate proper use of identified hand‑off processes; follow up on inconsistent practice related to handoff.
• Take the lead in implementing change and support management decisions.
• Role model behavior reflecting empathy, concern and a desire to help others.

• Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS.
• Initiate professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
• Engage in active review of peers giving…