Registered Nurse, PACU - Per Diem -Voorhees NJ Surgery Center

This is a per diem opportunity for the Voorhees Ambulatory Surgery Center. Pediatric experience in the pre-op/post-op setting or ICU setting is preferred. Required PALS and ACLS certification.

About the Role

Practices at the level of a competent to proficient practitioner of pediatric, family-centered nursing. The nurse at this level demonstrates competence in the safe care for patients with complex problems. This nurse also demonstrates clinical leadership skills through contribution to standards of care and unit/organizational goals and uses the shared governance structure to actively advance patient care. Serves as a role model for other staff and a preceptor for new employees. This nurse participates in endeavors to increase nursing knowledge including the use of evidence-based practice and the development of research skills. Provides care in a cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties and responsibilities of a pediatric perioperative nurse related to the pre-operative, intra-operative, or post-operative phase of care including age-appropriate physical assessment, effective case management, airway protection, effective pain management, and teaching.
• Practices in a professional manner which adheres to the Nurse Practice Act of the state in which the ASF is located.
• Actively participates in the daily operations of the ASF.
• Chairs and/or participates in unit/departmental shared governance.
• Maintains competency in all aspects of care, including the point-of-care testing program.
• Demonstrates healthcare informatics competency to manage patient care, outcome data, and current and emerging healthcare technology, including:
  • Basic computer competency, including effective use of patient care devices, computers, computer software programs such as email and word processing, and shared network file space.
  • Information literacy, including effective use of the intranet and internet to find electronic resources for patient care, nursing practice, and evidence-based decision-making.
  • Information management skills, including effective use of the electronic health record and clinical information systems, ability to collect clinical data using quality tools, and ability to discuss, evaluate, and analyze outcome data presented in charts and tables.
• Commits to lifelong learning: identifies and meets learning needs to continually develop over time. Well-informed about the Professional Advancement Program (PEAK) and considers the opportunity to participate.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
• Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification (e.g., American Heart Association or Red Cross) - upon hire - Preferred or
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification (e.g., American Heart Association or Red Cross) - upon hire - Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification (e.g., American Heart Association or Red Cross) - upon hire - Preferred

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Nursing - Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - Preferred
• At least two (2) years of related nursing experience - Required
• Pediatric experience - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Computer Competency
  • Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports).
  • Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and Skype).
  • Web browsing, intranet search, document access.
  • Use of shared network file space.
  • Basic use of patient-facing technology (e.g., IV pumps, point-of-care devices, CR monitors).
  • Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.
• Information Literacy
  • Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it.
  • Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
  • Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice.
  • Evaluates outcomes of the use of information.
• Information Management Literacy
  • Navigation of the electronic health record system.
  • Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems.
  • Effectively uses clinical decision support tools.
  • Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems.
  • Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.

Pay

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. Hourly rate: $44.25 - $56.45.

As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient-facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.