Registered Nurse (RN) PACU Pediatric Sedation

Inova Health System • Falls Church, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Sedation Services unit is looking for an experienced nurse to join
their team. This is a Full-time 40 hours/week, day shift position. Schedule:
4x10 shifts to cover: Pediatric Sedation Service 3x10shifts/week and Radiology
1x10 shift/week. Will also float to Pediatric PreOp and Recovery

This unit provides holistic care for infants through 18 years old who are
undergoing procedures that require moderate or deep sedation. We work closely
with our hematology-oncology as well as anesthesia providers to provide care
prescribed by the protocols required by their illness.  Additional patient
populations include sedated hearing tests, EEG, Echocardiogram, Liver and Renal
Biopsy, biotherapy and chemotherapy infusions, and blood product
transfusions. Nurses could also see PICC line placements, painful re-castings,
wound dressing changes and lumbar punctures.  All staff is cross trained to the
Pediatric Pre-op and PACU.  

 The department has two locations: the first within the Pediatric Surgery Center
at Inova Fairfax Medical Center (IFMC), the second is located in the Inova Schar
Cancer Institute (ISCI).  All staff are cross-trained and required to float
between both locations.  The IFMC location is open 0730-1900 (7p) M-F.  The ISCI
0730-1600 (4p) M-F

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every
day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities
we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare
safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to
professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova,
we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate
future for healthcare.

Requirements

• One year of critical care (ICU or ED) or PACU RN experience is required.
• Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• RN license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• BLS healthcare provider certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) required at hire

Nice To Haves

• 3 or more years in Pediatric acute care nursing experience
• Biotherapy Certified
• Current PALS/ACLS certification

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees