Registered Nurse, PACU Outpatient Surgery (36 hour, Day/Evening)

BMC Software•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.
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
1 + years of nursing experience required
Critical Care experience required (PACU, ED, ICU)
Previous/Current 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