Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU - Per Diem

SolutionHealth • Nashua, NH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Pre-Op and PACU) provides specialized nursing care to patients from six months of age through geriatric populations who are recovering from surgical, invasive, or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) procedures involving anesthesia. The role delivers patient-centered care in outpatient and inpatient settings, with a focus on patient safety, clinical excellence, compassionate care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current New Hampshire Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• One to two years of medical, surgical, or telemetry nursing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment and make sound clinical decisions.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.
• Within 90 days, obtain pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia patient care competencies, intravenous therapy competency, and the ability to manage and assist patients receiving general, regional, local, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC).
• Within 180 days, obtain Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) patient care competency, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Dysrhythmia competency.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required by 2029 or within 10 years for RNs hired after 2019.
• Board certification.
• One to two years of critical care or specialty-related experience.
• Prior postoperative nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care for patients recovering from surgical and procedural interventions.
• Monitor, assess, and re-evaluate patient conditions, including vital signs, pain, nausea, airway status, and wound care needs.
• Educate patients and families about recovery expectations and home care instructions.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist anesthesia providers with bedside nerve block procedures.
• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedural nursing care for patients undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
• Analyze laboratory results and communicate findings appropriately.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Delegate appropriate patient care responsibilities to members of the care team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and unit-based practice councils.
• Support student nurse education through precepting and clinical rotations.
• Maintain all required competencies and certifications for the role.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Competitive pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Education and paid training courses for continued career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree