PACU Perianesthesia Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing care for assigned patients according to the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and manages assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. This role requires patient care and is an onsite, 36-hour-per-week evening position, with every other Saturday required. For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required. The position requires current PACU experience; relevant ICU experience is preferred.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Relevant ICU experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients.
Set priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear, concise verbal and written communication.
Apply appropriate knowledge of growth and development of adult and geriatric patients, and of neonates in applicable areas.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop comprehensive plans of care based on patient and family assessment, health care team input, referrals, and previous medical records.
Develop and document patient and family education plans using appropriate resources.
Develop 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 for patients, staff, families, and visitors.
Administer medication and perform nursing procedures safely according to established policies and procedures.
Use equipment safely and efficiently; recognize infection risks and modes of transmission, 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 unit goals and objectives, periodic review and evaluation, and unit-based and organizational committees; share committee information with peers.
Identify personal learning needs, pursue professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance as needed.
Use nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials effectively and economically, suggest cost-effective care, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orientation of new staff and students, provide input into staff clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, assist with their interpretation, and recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels.
Support smooth unit operations through peer support and flexibility with patient assignments, shift assignments, and work schedules.