RN Pediatric PACU Memorial 12-hour days Job at Fidelity on Call LTD, Springfield, IL

TGk1MXhJazFRVFJleU1XdkhNUmFIazN1K2c9PQ==
  • Fidelity on Call LTD
  • Springfield, IL

Job Description

· Pay Rate: Rate may vary due to local or non-local contracted rates: $ 50-52/ HR combined Rate of pay. ( Pay packages are a combination of taxable hourly rates, tax free allowances for travel, housing, and meal allowances) ( Rates are subject to change via client need)

· Additional bonuses are available.

· Rates are subject to change via client

Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Summary:

The Pediatric PACU Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality, family-centered care to pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical or diagnostic procedures. This role requires specialized knowledge in pediatric assessment, airway management, and post-operative care to ensure the safe and effective recovery of patients ranging from newborns to adolescents.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and assess pediatric patients recovering from general, regional, or local anesthesia.

  • Provide age-appropriate care including pain management, vital signs monitoring, airway maintenance, and emotional support.

  • Recognize and respond to emergency situations, such as respiratory distress or cardiac compromise.

  • Administer medications, including sedatives, analgesics, and emergency drugs, in accordance with physician orders and protocols.

  • Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.

  • Provide education and discharge instructions to families and caregivers tailored to the developmental level of the child.

  • Ensure proper documentation of care, assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

  • Maintain infection control and safety standards in compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.

  • Support and reassure patients and families throughout the perioperative process.

Qualifications:

  • Required Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.

  • Licensure/Certifications:

    • Current RN license state-specific

    • BLS, PALS required

    • ACLS preferred

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 1 year of pediatric or PACU/critical care nursing experience preferred

    • Strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking skills

Skills and Competencies:

  • Proficiency in pediatric airway management and pain assessment

  • Compassionate, family-focused communication

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

  • Strong team collaboration and decision-making skills

  • Knowledge of pediatric developmental stages and their implications for care

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area,

Similar Jobs

USAA

Fraud Member Resolution Escalation Analyst Senior Job at USAA

 ...truly makes us special and impactful.**The Opportunity**As a Fraud Member Resolution Escalation Team Senior, you will work under...  ...Bachelor's Degree OR 4 years of fraud detection and dispute or investigations experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience... 

Amazon.com Services LLC

Business Development Manager - WW Selling Partner Engagement, Climate Pledge Friendly Job at Amazon.com Services LLC

 ...Partner Engagement (SPE) team is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for Worldwide (WW) SPE. This individual would work with Amazon SPs across EU, JP, AU, CN, and other geographies to strengthen relationships with key influencers and decision-makers from SPs to... 

Global Bridge Talent Group

Weekend Start Of Care(Soc) Nurse Rn Job at Global Bridge Talent Group

 ...certification/license Valid Registered Nurse (RN) certification/license in the state of...  ...client is seeking a Full-Time Weekend Start of Care (SOC) Nurse (RN) to promote the delivery...  .... Assesses the patient for home telemonitoring, incorporates telehealth into... 

Walmart Inc.

Staff, Data Scientist Job at Walmart Inc.

 ...What you'll do at Position Summary... What you'll do... We are looking for a Staff Data Scientist to join our science team and develop state-of-the-art models to power Product Search across Walmarts multiple international markets. Our mission is to provide... 

Walmart Inc.

Manager, Tax - Property Tax Job at Walmart Inc.

 ...for andmentoring and developing team members assisting senior management in delegating workload appropriately to team reviewing and updatingprocess...  ...standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culturesupports...