Surgery Center Registered Nurse II PRN - Montgomery County

Children's National Hospital; Maryland; On-site; USD 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Rockville, MD is seeking an experienced PACU RN to provide specialized post-anesthesia care within a dynamic surgical unit. The role requires a registered nurse license in DC/MD/VA (location-dependent) and a current CPR certification, with a minimum of 2 years in PACU nursing.

The program emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care, with professional development opportunities and compliance with state and national standards.

Qualifications

• BSN from an approved school of nursing (Preferred).
• Minimum 2-year PACU RN experience. (Required)
• Registered Nurse license in DC/MD/VA depending on location of practice.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level nursing care in the PACU setting and ensure patient safety.
• Adhere to hospital policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and communicate care plans.
• Document care accurately and participate in quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

PACU RN experience

CPR certified

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

9850 Key West AvenueRockville, MD 20850Kids Are Our Everything.Department10360 Montgomery County Surgery CenterPay Range$41.69 - $60.18All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, andin accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible andaccountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically thoserelationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.Minimum EducationBSN Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Preferred)Minimum Work Experience2-year PACU RN experience (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeThe 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 CertificationsRegistered 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 AccountabilitiesTransformational LeadershipContribute 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 EmpowermentIndependently 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 PracticeUtilize 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.SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceThe disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.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. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.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). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.