Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Saratoga Medical Center•Bethesda, MD

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Saratoga Medical is hiring a Registered Nurse - PACU (RN) in Bethesda, MD. The compensation package includes competitive pay and flexible contract work opportunities. Saratoga Medical is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients. The selected candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, Associate Degree, or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
Successful completion of the NCLEX examination
Current unrestricted RN license in at least one U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification if required
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if required
Minimum of one (1) year of PACU or related specialty nursing experience within the preceding three (3) years
Ability to meet all credentialing and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients
Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and healthcare needs
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
Monitor patient safety and quality standards of care
Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and emergency situations
Participate in quality improvement and patient care initiatives
Perform additional nursing duties as assigned