Registered Nurse, PACU Outpatient Surgery (36 hours, Day/Evening)
About The Position
ABOUT THE MOAKLEY PACU SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER: The Ambulatory Surgery Center's PACU consists of 12 permanent bays with 3 additional swing bays that are uniquely designed with the patient in mind. These bays are setup for the preoperative patient, and Intensive Care Monitoring for the postoperative patient. The design of the PACU is set up in a way to allow quick movement into and out of the operating suites. POSITION SUMMARY: As an RN in the Moakley PACU you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care to both adult and pediatric patients. Using a patient-centered care model you will be elevated by a supportive nursing organization.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- 1+ years of RN experience preferred
- Certification in basic life support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required in certain units
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
- Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
- Basic computer proficiency
- Fluency in another language a plus
- NursingPeriop Critical Care (PACU/ED/ICU) experience required
Nice To Haves
- Current and/or previous PACU experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care in the Perioperative Services unit, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients
- Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families
- Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues
- Update and manage patient records
- Enter and interpret computerized data/information
- Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization
- Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Staff self-scheduling
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
- Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
- Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
