Children's National Hospital
PACU Registered Nurse II - PRN
Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
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Base pay range: $68,806.40/yr - $125,174.40/yr. This range is provided by Children’s National Hospital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $68,806.40/yr - $125,174.40/yr
Responsibilities and qualifications All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children’s National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically, those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large.
Minimum Education
BSN Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
3-year PACU RN experience (Required)
The 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 Skills/Knowledge
3-year PACU RN experience (Required)
Required Licenses And Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia; Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia depending upon location of practice. (Required). Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership
Contribute 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 Empowerment
Independently 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 Practice
Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of database 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 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.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
Attend carefully to important details – Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance.
Organizational Accountabilities
New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements
Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions.
Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs.
Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking.
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization.
Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Location and Job Details
Primary Location
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
Job
Nursing
Organization
Surgery COE
Position Status
R (Regular)
Shift
Variable
Work Schedule
4 (8-12hr) shifts per month required
Job Posting
Sep 15, 2025, 6:56:04 PM
Full-Time Salary Range
68806.4
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Washington, DC job postings and related notes are included for context only and do not modify the role’s responsibilities or requirements.
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Base pay range: $68,806.40/yr - $125,174.40/yr. This range is provided by Children’s National Hospital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $68,806.40/yr - $125,174.40/yr
Responsibilities and qualifications All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children’s National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically, those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large.
Minimum Education
BSN Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
3-year PACU RN experience (Required)
The 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 Skills/Knowledge
3-year PACU RN experience (Required)
Required Licenses And Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia; Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia depending upon location of practice. (Required). Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership
Contribute 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 Empowerment
Independently 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 Practice
Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of database 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 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.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
Attend carefully to important details – Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance.
Organizational Accountabilities
New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements
Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions.
Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs.
Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking.
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization.
Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Location and Job Details
Primary Location
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
Job
Nursing
Organization
Surgery COE
Position Status
R (Regular)
Shift
Variable
Work Schedule
4 (8-12hr) shifts per month required
Job Posting
Sep 15, 2025, 6:56:04 PM
Full-Time Salary Range
68806.4
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Washington, DC job postings and related notes are included for context only and do not modify the role’s responsibilities or requirements.
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