PACU Registered Nurse Part-Time - Prince George County

Children's National Hospital•Prince George's County, MD

21d•$44 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s National is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse for its Prince George's Surgery Center in Lanham, Maryland. The nurse prepares patients for procedures and provides post-anesthesia recovery care for surgical patients and children receiving sedated MRI services. The role provides comprehensive care to a variety of patients, works with the healthcare team to plan and deliver care, and requires responding effectively to complex clinical problems and emergencies. Nursing practice must follow legal scope of practice, applicable nursing standards, Children's National policies and procedures, and relevant laws and regulations. The nurse is accountable for their own practice and serves as a resource to staff in the patient care area. The center is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Part-time schedules may include 8- or 10-hour shifts. The position does not require weekends or on-call work. The nurse contributes to safe, evidence-based care and to a collaborative environment that supports patients and families from pre-op through recovery.

Requirements

At least 2 years of PACU experience, or related clinical nursing experience in a comparable setting such as critical care or a pediatric emergency department.
Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Strong airway management skills and knowledge of anesthetic agents.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to adjust to changes and complete assignments on time.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills for patient care and unit or system issues.
Ability to build collegial and respectful relationships with peers, physicians, and other departments.
Ability to provide care based on best practices, benchmarks, and evidence in the literature.
Successful completion of hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an approved school of nursing.
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN).
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for procedures and provide recovery care for surgical patients and children receiving sedated MRI services.
Evaluate and manage postoperative airways, including breakthrough laryngospasms, and account for physiological changes related to anesthesia and surgery.
Perform manual intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV).
Monitor cardiopulmonary function, airway patency, and oxygen saturation.
Provide prompt care to minimize emergence delirium and maintain a safe environment for patients experiencing it.
Evaluate and treat postoperative pain promptly and appropriately.
Manage epidural administration of local anesthetics and opioids, as well as patients with central neuraxial and peripheral nerve blocks.
Monitor complications associated with analgesics and act promptly to minimize adverse incidents.
Assess patient and family information, complete the care database, and develop a plan of care within identified timeframes.
Prioritize and organize care for complex patients with rapidly changing needs, document to high practice standards, and anticipate and address patient and family education needs through discharge.
Communicate and advocate for patient needs, use handoff processes, escalate issues through the chain of command, and suggest resolutions to system issues.
Contribute to Magnet re-designation through involvement or leadership in committees, task forces, or community outreach.
Maintain regulatory requirements, participate in professional activities and peer evaluations, and promote education, certification, safety standards, and service excellence.
Coordinate the healthcare team, serve as a resource when needed, and escalate concerns to the appropriate level.
Promote safety by speaking up about unsafe behavior or performance, validating information, resolving uncertainty, communicating accurately, and self-checking work.