PACU RN - (32 Hours/Week)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

96d•$36 - $56

About The Position

The Registered professional nurse optimizes patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, collaborative, high-quality care. The RN promotes excellence in nursing practice by delivering expert care to patients of all age groups and backgrounds, consistent with the admission and discharge criteria of the assigned unit. The RN renders direct and indirect nursing care through the application of the nursing process and functions within Sturdy Health policies, practice guidelines, and nursing standards, as well as the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC and OSHA standards, and other applicable regulatory or accreditation requirements. This position is scheduled for 32 hours per week. PACU RNs must hold current BLS and ACLS certifications, and PALS is required for PACU RNs in addition to ACLS and BLS.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts state RN license.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification for PACU RN positions.
Current PALS certification for PACU RN positions, in addition to ACLS and BLS.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, good organizational skills, and adaptability.
Command of verbal and written English.
Ability to perform the position’s essential functions, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to workplace health and safety.
Sound dexterity and visual acuity; mental alertness and stamina for a fast-paced environment or emergencies.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach without restriction; lift 25 to 50 pounds using good body mechanics; and push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks such as administering injections, inserting catheters, and operating medical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting preferred.
New graduate nurses are accepted for some positions.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, positive responses to patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized, coordinated care plans.
Assess and record vital signs and gather and document patients’ medical histories, symptoms, and current health status.
Assess patients for care needs and changes in condition, behavior, or response to treatment.
Administer and accurately record medications according to provider orders and established protocols.
Independently provide nursing care using techniques appropriate to each patient’s needs.
Delegate care in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and Sturdy Health guidelines.
Maintain accurate patient records, including assessments, interventions, treatment responses, and individualized nursing plans of care.
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment options, health maintenance, and illness prevention.
Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and initiate appropriate interventions.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Use and maintain medical equipment, including monitors, IV pumps, and ventilators.
Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives and contribute to best practices in patient care.
Build positive relationships and demonstrate commitment to customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and preventing errors from reaching patients.
Perform Charge Nurse duties as assigned.
Stay current with nursing practice and maintain required licensure, certifications, and competencies.
Apply a growth mindset, maintain a spirit of inquiry, and incorporate research and evidence-based practice.
Ensure compliance with research protocols.
Treat patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, with sensitivity to differing needs and backgrounds.
Meet annual safety training requirements.