PACU Registered Nurse Full-Time 7:00A-7:30P

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department
10355 PACUPay Range $43.96 - $63.99
*** Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000.00
*** Shift: 3 Twelve-Hour Shifts 7:00A - 7:30P

Who We Are:

The Perioperative Services Department consists of the Operating Room (OR), Surgery Preparation, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Sterile Processing Department (SPD), and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in Rockville, MD., Radiology, and Endoscopy Unit. The Shiekh Zayed Campus is equipped and available to provide 24 hours a day, seven days a week surgical care.

What You'll Do:

In our delivery of care we aim for quality healthcare that is: patient centered, safe, timely, efficient, equitable, and effective. The department is engaged in quality, performance improvement and research to provide care that has the patient and family in mind. The Operating Room Nurse provides patient care in a surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment during surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

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 within 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 in unit projects and activities.

All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, andin 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 andhandle emergency situations appropriately .

Demonstrate evidence based practice through participation in unit projects and activities.

Minimum Education BSN Graduated from an approved school of nursing (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience2 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…