Pediatric Pre-op and PACU (Zayed-Bloomberg 4)

32 bed Prep/PACU unit provides care for children less than 22 years of age undergoing surgery and/or interventional procedures requiring anesthesia or sedation. ZB4 Prep/PACU provides perianesthesia care seven days week for pediatric surgery and trauma.

Patient Population

• Pediatrics up to age 21
• Average length of stay: 2 to 5 hours

Number of Beds

• 32 Prep and Recovery

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• Prep 1:2-3
• PACU 1:1-2

Rotation/Shifts

• Combination of 8 and 10 hour shifts; M-F 5:30am-11:00pm, S-S 5:30-6:00. Off hours and holidays on call system.

Skill Mix

• RN, Clinical Technicians, PACU Support Associates, Clinical Customer Service Coordinator and Clinical customer Service Representatives
• RN Composite 10% MSN, 10% AD, 80% BSN
• Required competencies: 2 years clinical experience; PICU or Pediatric PACU experience required

Orientation

• 8-16 weeks, with designated preceptor