PACU / Pre-Op RN Full Time Day - Washington - UHS

    UHS
    UHS Washington

    1 day ago

    Full time
    Description
    Responsibilities

    About GW Hospital
    The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, D.C., in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, we provide world-class care across many specialties. Our nurses play a crucial role in shaping the patient experience, contributing to research, and advancing improvements in care outcomes.

    Unit Overview

    The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at The George Washington University Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for patients immediately following surgical or procedural interventions. Our PACU team specializes in monitoring post-anesthesia recovery, pain management, and stabilization to ensure safe transition to inpatient units or discharge. Nurses also play a key role in Pre-Op, preparing patients for surgery with thorough assessments, education, and individualized care planning.

    Position Summary

    The PACU/Pre-Op Registered Nurse (RN) delivers safe, evidence-based care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring hemodynamic stability, airway management, pain control, patient/family education, and coordination with the surgical, anesthesia, and recovery teams. This role requires critical thinking, rapid response skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-centered environment.

    Main Tasks
    • Provide nursing care to patients in both the PACU and Pre-Op areas.
    • Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and recovery status following anesthesia.
    • Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including assessment, IV initiation, and education.
    • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other care providers.
    • Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
    • Document all aspects of patient care accurately in the EMR.
    • Support patients and families with education and reassurance throughout the surgical journey.
    Benefits Summary
    • Competitive salary with shift differentials
    • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision
    • Retirement plan with matching
    • Tuition assistance and clinical education support
    • Employee wellness programs
    • Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
    • On-site parking and transit incentives
    Qualifications

    Required:

    • Current RN license in the District of Columbia (or eligible)

    • BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)

    • Minimum of 1 year of experience in PACU, ICU, or Emergency Department

    Preferred:

    • CPAN or CAPA certification

    • BSN from an accredited program

    • Experience with high-acuity post-operative patients

    About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

    EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

    Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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