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Surgery Center PACU Nurse
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FileImport - Children's National Medical Center
Lanham, MD (In Person)
$103,074 Salary, Full-Time
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Surgery Center PACU Nurse
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department10361 Prince George's Surgery CenterPay Range$36.11 - $63.99All 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 andaccountable for their own practice. Children's National support the development of RN relationships with the community; specifically thoserelationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identifiedresource 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 EducationBSN 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/KnowledgeThe licensed ed 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 Certificationsed Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required)Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) (Preferred) AndCertified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) (Preferred)Functional AccountabilitiesPost-Anesthesia Clinical Care ActivitiesEvaluate 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. Transformational LeadershipContribute 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 ...For full information see follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
Department10361 Prince George's Surgery CenterPay Range$36.11 - $63.99All 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 andaccountable for their own practice. Children's National support the development of RN relationships with the community; specifically thoserelationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identifiedresource 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 EducationBSN 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/KnowledgeThe licensed ed 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 Certificationsed Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required)Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) (Preferred) AndCertified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) (Preferred)Functional AccountabilitiesPost-Anesthesia Clinical Care ActivitiesEvaluate 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. Transformational LeadershipContribute 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 ...For full information see follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.