Registered Nurse (Rn) - Pediatric Operating Room - Rnpor23-10566

Job Title:Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Operating Room
Location: Sacramento, CA

Overview:

As a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Operating Room (Pediatric OR), you will play a critical role in delivering specialized care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures. Your responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, from preparing the Operating Room and collaborating with the surgical team to ensuring the safety and comfort of pediatric patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Preoperative Pediatric Assessment:

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments of pediatric patients, considering their unique medical histories, developmental stages, and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with the surgical team and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive preparation for pediatric surgeries.

Pediatric Operating Room Preparation:

• Set up and organize the Pediatric Operating Room, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are age-appropriate, sterile, and readily accessible.
• Verify and prepare pediatric-specific surgical instruments according to established protocols.

Pediatric Patient Preparation:

• Assist in the positioning and prepping of pediatric patients for surgery, maintaining a child-friendly and supportive environment.
• Administer preoperative medications as prescribed, considering the unique needs of pediatric patients.

Intraoperative Pediatric Support:

• Collaborate closely with the surgical team to ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment for pediatric procedures.
• Anticipate the unique needs of pediatric patients during surgery, providing necessary assistance to maintain a sterile field and support the surgical team.

Pediatric Patient Advocacy and Safety:

• Monitor pediatric patients' vital signs and responses to surgical interventions, taking prompt action to address any deviations from the norm.
• Implement safety measures specific to pediatric patients to prevent complications.

Postoperative Pediatric Care:

• Assist in the transfer of pediatric patients to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) or designated recovery areas.
• Monitor pediatric patients in the immediate postoperative period, addressing their unique recovery needs and coordinating care with other healthcare providers.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with the pediatric patient, parents, and the healthcare team, providing information and emotional support.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize the care of pediatric surgical patients.

Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Operating Room Nursing Certification (CNOR) is preferred.
• Experience in pediatric nursing and/or Pediatric Operating Room settings is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of pediatric surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, and perioperative nursing care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to provide direct patient care, including lifting and positioning pediatric patients.
• Fine motor skills for pediatric procedures.
• Visual and auditory acuity to assess and monitor pediatric patients.

Working Conditions: Primarily within the Pediatric Operating Room environment, which may involve exposure to blood and other bodily fluids.