With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Registered Nurse- PACU in the Perioperative department, who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence.

Full-time: 40hrs/week M-F Day shift 7:30am- 6pm. May have a variable shift start. Call shifts required for nights and weekends.

Pay Range: $40.16-$61.81 

As a Registered Nurse- PACU you will:

• Assesses, plans, intervenes & evaluates patient care at the bedside.  Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients, families and friends.  Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by protecting/keeping confidential information by adhering to HIPAA Privacy policies and procedures.  Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
• Documents (electronic) patient care and outcomes.  Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Delegates tasks to non-licensed personnel and assistants.
• Participates in unit performance improvement programs through ongoing design, assessment and measurement and performance improvement activities.  Participate in other nursing and unit-based committees such as education, engagement and practice.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
• Serves in the role of charge nurse with approval by the nurse manager.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area.  The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and natures of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive. 

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support BLS certification required
• Active American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS certification required
• Active American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certification required
• At least 2 years of RN acute care experience in hospital-based nursing, preferably PACU, ICU or ED due to higher acuity
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) preferred 

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

Work-life balance
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan) 
HRSA Loan Forgiveness available

COVID-19 Vaccination 

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment.  External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.