PACU Perianesthesia Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a Massachusetts-registered professional nurse accountable for planning and providing care to assigned patients in accordance with the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse uses initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills to care for patients with complex needs and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role reports directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and requires current PACU experience. Relevant ICU experience is preferred. Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
Current PACU experience required.
Demonstrate basic analytical thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate effective application of hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.
For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.

Nice To Haves

Relevant ICU experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients, setting priorities according to patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Apply knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development, and neonatal development where relevant.
Document patient care clearly and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
Evaluate and document progress toward care goals and revise plans as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment; administer medications, perform nursing procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and transmission modes, and use universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues; collaborate with other disciplines.
Develop, use, and evaluate unit-specific standards of care; uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model.
Participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives, serving on committees, and sharing information with peers.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance for learning needs.
Use nursing research findings in practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, suggest cost-effective care, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignments, and work within budget boundaries.
Help orient new staff and students, provide input into staff evaluations when appropriate, and assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels, and support the cooperative operation of the unit, including flexibility with assignments and schedules.