PACU Registered Nurse - Part-Time; 2 shifts

*** Up to $15,000.00 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 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. 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 in unit projects and activities.

BSN Graduated from an approved school of nursing (Preferred)

2 years PACU experience required or related clinical nursing experience in a comparable setting such as critical care or Peds ED. (Required)

• 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.

• 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 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 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 force 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 constructive feedback through timely participation in evaluations.
• Role model adherence to national safety standards and service excellence…