Registered Nurse- PACU- 36hr Days

Baptist Hospital • Boston, MA

127d

About The Position

The PACU nurse is responsible for the care of the post-operative patient. It is the responsibility of the PACU nurse to ensure the patient is stable and meets all requirements to be safely discharged as well as accurately completing the admission and pre-operative documentation. He/she is responsible for directing the nursing care of the patient in their assigned area and is responsible for directing the tasks non-professional care givers. Ensures that care is safe, efficient, effective, timely, and meets the cultural, spiritual and ethnic needs of patients and their families consistent with NEBH's mission and core values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• MA RN license required.
• ASPAN certification strongly preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Required.
• A minimum of two years recent RN experience in PACU or critical care setting required.
• Previous experience starting IVs strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment required.
• BSN required.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of all PACU patients for both physical and psychological needs.
• Accurate documentation of all post operative vital signs, conducts pain assessments on admission, post operatively and reassesses as needed, and general conditions.
• Communicates with/teaches patients and at home care givers regarding post operative condition and expectations after discharge.
• Recognizes symptoms of cardiac and respiratory arrest as well as other impending health crisis and intervenes appropriately.
• Collaborates with other professional caregivers regarding patient's condition.
• Competent in the use of equipment used to provide safe patient care.
• Coordinates care of the patient with the surgeon, anesthesiologist and other personnel as required.
• Performs other duties as needed (i.e. stocking, room turnover, assisting in preop or PACU).
• Responsible for maintaining accurate, up-to-date education file and any required licenses, certifications without reminder.
• Attends and participates in staff meeting and in-services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree