Registered Nurse (Preop/PACU)- Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center- Per Diem

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

11d

About The Position

The PACU provides post-operative and post-procedural care using current technology and a team of professional nurses and physicians. The team offers preoperative assessment and education, intraoperative support services, operative and procedural care, and post-operative and post-procedural care in a safe, caring environment tailored to each patient.

The PACU RN cares for patients recovering from anesthesia after surgical procedures. This includes monitoring and assessing vital signs, managing pain-relief medications, administering intravenous fluids, and supporting family members during recovery. The nurse communicates with physicians about changes in patients’ conditions and may educate families on caring for their loved ones. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment while monitoring multiple patients and taking appropriate action when needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Hold a New Hampshire Registered Nurse license or a Compact State Registered Nurse license.
• Obtain BLS qualification during the orientation period and maintain it during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and conduct assessments to support optimal postoperative care.
• Provide comfort measures as patients recover from anesthesia.
• Administer medications, pain relief, and intravenous fluids as prescribed by physicians.
• Educate patients about their recovery progress and answer their questions.
• Assist with discharge planning to support a smooth transition home.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide postoperative care.
• Document postoperative care accurately and completely in medical records.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ conditions.
• Provide emotional support to family members during recovery and, as needed, educate them about caring for their loved one.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month following the start date.
• Accrued Earned Time.
• 403(b) plan with matching, fully vested, and discretionary annual core contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year for full-time coded employees working over 30 hours per week.
• Sign-on bonus eligible.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal services.
• Vendor discounts.

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