Registered Nurse - Pediatric PACU

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Join Our Dynamic Pediatric Perioperative Care Team at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Weekly Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Night Shift

Johns Hopkins is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in pediatric perioperative care? The Johns Hopkins Hospital invites you to consider joining our renowned Pediatric Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. As a 32-bed unit, we provide comprehensive pre- and post-surgical care to children from birth to 25 years of age, covering a wide range of surgical services including Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Pulmonary, GI, Urology, Renal, Dermatology, and General Pediatric Surgery.

Our unit specializes in caring for surgical patients requiring anesthesia or sedation for procedures such as MRI, CT scans, interventional radiology, non-invasive radiology, and cardiovascular imaging and labs (CVIL). We operate 24/7 with dedicated staff providing uninterrupted care for up to four overnight extended surgical recovery patients.

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive preoperative assessments and education to pediatric patients and their families.

Prepare patients for surgery, ensuring safety and comfort.

Deliver post-operative care, monitoring recovery and managing pain.

Assist with anesthesia induction, airway management, and vital sign stabilization.

Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient care.

Document patient care activities accurately and thoroughly.

Respond promptly to patient needs and emergent situations.

Maintain a safe, supportive, and child-friendly environment.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in nursing (ADN) (Required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred) and applicants with an associate degree in nursing will be considered. Per nursing guidelines, must matriculate into a Bachelor of Nursing program.
• RN-Registered Nurse License (Required)
• CPR - Basic CPR (Required)
• Minimum six (6) months of nursing experience (Required)
• 1 year of nursing experience (Preferred)
• Prior pediatric nursing experience (Preferred)
• Prior pediatric perioperative care experience (Preferred)

We're proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here:mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefitsthat support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributionsto help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time offso you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technologythat fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your careeras part of the Johns Hopkins team.