Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy PACU

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture-Collaborative environment

Career mentoring

Competitive salary & benefits

Regional & national recognition

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking registered nurses for the Endoscopy PACU - Critical Care. The Phase 1 PACU provides immediate post-procedural care for adult and pediatric patients, with emphasis on airway management, hemodynamic stability, and pain control. ICU/ED level experience is required.

Phase 2 focuses on discharge readiness and home self-care education. The role offers professional growth in a Magnet-designated system with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Clinical Nursing experience
• Critical Care background preferred
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families from uncomplicated to highly complex.
• Identify current and potential problems and plan interventions through other nurses.

Skills

Critical Care

Airway management

Patient assessment

Clinical nursing experience

Education

ADN/ BSN/ MSN/ CNL

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Nursing Benefits

Free parking for associates- off campus
System-wide RN referral bonus program - up to $6000 per RN & $4000 per LPN
Relocation assistance up to $5000 if you live 50 miles away
Excellent comprehensive benefits for full and part-time employees
5-time Magnet hospital – only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status
Voted best hospital in DC many times over
Teaching and academic hospital

Available Roles

Full Time Day (4 10s)

General Summary of Position

Endoscopy PACU - Critical Care Nurses Wanted!

Phase 1 Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a 6-bay Recovery Room that provides immediate post-procedural care in accordance with ASPAN standards. The PACU Nurses care for both adult and pediatric patients both inpatient and outpatient. Nursing care focuses on airway management, re-establishing hemodynamic stability with frequent procedural site and vital sign assessments and pain management. ICU or ED level experience required for this position.

In Phase 2 the nurse assesses the patient for the appropriateness of discharge home while preparing the patient and loved ones for safe self-care at home. Effective patient education is essential in this phase of recovery.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.

What We Offer

• Culture-Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth-Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing-Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
• Reputation-Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Clinical Nursing experience
• Critical Care background preferred
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $42.00 - USD $69.43 /Hr.