Pediatric PACU Nurse: Expert Postop Care

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 61.000 - 88.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks a registered nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The role requires delivering comprehensive post-anesthesia care, airway management, and rapid response to emergencies in a pediatric-focused environment.

The ideal candidate holds a DC RN license, with 2+ years PACU or critical care experience, and a BSN is preferred. This on-site position emphasizes collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams.

Qualifikationen

• RN license in District of Columbia required or by comity
• 2 years PACU or related critical care experience required
• Must complete hospital and nursing orientation
• Strong airway management and anesthetic agent knowledge
• Demonstrates evidence-based practice and safe patient care

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care to pediatric and other patients.
• Assess and monitor patients, manage airway, ventilation, and analgesia.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical and ICU teams for optimal plans of care.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain documentation adhering to standards and regulations.

Kenntnisse

Airway management

Anesthetic agents knowledge

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Ausbildung

BSN

Jobbeschreibung

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks a registered nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The role requires delivering comprehensive post-anesthesia care, airway management, and rapid response to emergencies in a pediatric-focused environment.

The ideal candidate holds a DC RN license, with 2+ years PACU or critical care experience, and a BSN is preferred. This on-site position emphasizes collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams.