Registered Nurse (Preop/PACU) - Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center- Full Time

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

20h

About The Position

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

The PACU RN cares for patients recovering from anesthesia after surgical procedures. The role 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 a patient's condition, may educate family members about care, and works in a fast-paced environment while monitoring multiple patients.

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.
• ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and conduct assessments to provide optimal postoperative care.
• Provide comfort measures as patients recover from anesthesia.
• Administer medications, pain relief, and intravenous fluids as prescribed by the physician.
• Educate patients about their recovery progress and answer their questions.
• Assist with discharge planning to support a smooth transition home.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide postoperative care.
• Document postoperative care accurately and completely in medical records.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting the first of the month following the start date.
• Accrued Earned Time.
• 403(b) 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 eligibility.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal services.
• Vendor discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree