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 plans and provides care for assigned patients in accordance with the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. The nurse organizes and prioritizes care for patients with varying acuity; communicates clearly with patients, families, and colleagues; documents care; develops and evaluates care, education, and discharge plans; administers medication and performs procedures safely; and contributes to quality improvement, collaboration, education, research, budget stewardship, and personnel activities. The position is patient-care focused and is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital. It is a 40-hour-per-week regular staff nurse role with a rotating work shift.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts registration and Registered Nurse (RN) Massachusetts state license.
Current PACU experience required.
For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Demonstrated basic analytic thinking for caring for a group of patients.
Observational skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress, with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to apply hospital standards relating to service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Nice To Haves

Relevant ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients.
Set priorities and organize care for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear, concise verbal and written communication.
Apply knowledge of growth and development relevant to the patient population served.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop comprehensive care, patient and family education, and discharge plans using appropriate information, resources, and referrals.
Evaluate patient progress toward goals and revise care 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 use universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues, and collaborate with other disciplines.
Develop, use, and evaluate unit-specific standards of care; participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives; serve on committees and share information with peers.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and act as a role model to other staff.
Take responsibility for professional growth, share knowledge, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance for learning needs.
Use nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, suggest cost-effective care, assess acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budget boundaries.
Participate in orienting new staff and students, provide input into staff clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume unit responsibility in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow and help interpret hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations through flexibility with assignments and schedules.