RN PACU PRN

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN for the PACU department. This role requires a compassionate and skilled nurse to deliver exceptional care to patients recovering from surgery. As a vital part of the healthcare team, you will utilize your clinical expertise to assess patient needs, communicate effectively with families, and ensure safety and satisfaction throughout the recovery process. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of the community. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to excellence, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow and thrive in your career.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• 2 years of PACU RN experience is required.
• Registered Nurse licensed in DC, MD, or VA is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in the PACU environment.
• Demonstrate leadership and advocacy for patients' needs.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

BSN from an approved school of nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Description - RN PACU PRN (250000Q4)

Job Description

RN PACU PRN - ( 250000Q4 )

Description

All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
BSN Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
2-years of PACU RN experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia. Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Functional Accountabilities

Transformational Leadership

• Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and/or community outreach.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care.
• Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs.
• Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command.
• Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes.
• Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff.
• Participate in implementing change and support management decisions.
• Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others.

Structural Empowerment

• Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS.
• Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
• Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations.
• Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well.
• Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers.
• Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level.

Exemplary Professional Practice

• Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes.
• Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions.
• Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs.
• Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice.
• Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge.
• Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time.
• Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.

Organizational Accountabilities

New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements

• Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions.
• Identify self-learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs.
• Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking.

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization.
• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences.
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Customer Service

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
• Use resources efficiently.
• Search for less costly ways of doing things.

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job

Nursing

Organization

Surgery COE

Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN

Shift : Variable

Work Schedule : 8-12 hour shifts at least 4 times per month

Job Posting

Apr 3, 2025, 12:55:46 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

68806.4 - 125174.4

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors).