PACU Nurse, Per Diem - Bucks Chalfont Surgery Center

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • New Britain Township, PA

3d • $43 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a per diem opportunity for an experienced PACU nurse at the Bucks Chalfont Surgery Center. This position supports both the pre and post-operative phases of care. The role requires a competent to proficient practitioner of pediatric, family-centered nursing, demonstrating competence in the safe care of patients with complex problems. The nurse will also demonstrate clinical leadership skills, contribute to standards of care and unit/organizational goals, and use the shared governance structure to advance patient care. Additionally, the nurse will serve as a role model and preceptor for new employees, and participate in endeavors to increase nursing knowledge, including evidence-based practice and research skills, while providing care in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma Nursing - Required
• At least two (2) years related nursing experience - Required
• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing - Preferred
• Pediatric experience - Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties and responsibilities of a pediatric perioperative nurse related to the pre-operative, intra-operative or post-operative phase of care including age appropriate physical assessment, effective case management, including age appropriate physical assessment, airway protection, effective pain management and teaching.
• Practices in a professional manner which adheres to the Nurse Practice Act of the state in which the ASF is located.
• Actively participates in the daily operations of the ASF.
• Chairs and/or participates in unit/departmental shared governance.
• Maintains competency in all aspects of care, including the point of care testing program.
• Demonstrates health care informatics competency in order to manage patient care, outcome data and current and emerging health care technology.
• Commits to lifelong learning: identifies and meets learning needs to continually develop over time.
• Well informed about the Professional Advancement Program (PEAK) and considers the opportunity to participate.

Benefits

• CHOP offers countless ways to change lives.
• CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs.
• CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
• As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree