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Peri-Anesthesia Nurse, On Call, Kensington MOB

North Kensington, MD
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Summary:
Provides quality patient care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing philosophy and approved standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Performs within the established standard of pre- and post- anesthesia nursing and critical care nursing.

  • Utilizes the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.

  • Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively.

  • Provides nursing care utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions.

  • Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques.

  • Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care.

  • Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in the pre-operative area and the recovery (Stage I and Stage II) area.

  • Participates in the Perioperative Services quality assurance program.

  • Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.

  • Participates in the professionalism of the Perioperative Services by adhering to the standards.

  • May be required to administer conscious sedation after appropriate training and competency requirements are met

  • Assumes other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

  • A minimum of two (2) years current PACU or critical care experience required.

Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
  • Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
OR
  • Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire
  • Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
  • Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Additional Requirements:
  • Good oral and written communication skills required.
  • Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Recent PACU experience preferred.
  • BSN preferred.

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Job Summary:
Provides quality patient care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing philosophy and approved standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Performs within the established standard of pre- and post- anesthesia nursing and critical care nursing.

  • Utilizes the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.

  • Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively.

  • Provides nursing care utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions.

  • Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques.

  • Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care.

  • Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in the pre-operative area and the recovery (Stage I and Stage II) area.

  • Participates in the Perioperative Services quality assurance program.

  • Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.

  • Participates in the professionalism of the Perioperative Services by adhering to the standards.

  • May be required to administer conscious sedation after appropriate training and competency requirements are met

  • Assumes other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

  • A minimum of two (2) years current PACU or critical care experience required.

Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
  • Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
OR
  • Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire
  • Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
  • Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Additional Requirements:
  • Good oral and written communication skills required.
  • Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Recent PACU experience preferred.
  • BSN preferred.

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