RN PACU
About The Position
Southcoast Health is seeking an RN for the PACU at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The position is 36 hours per week on the evening shift, with on-call rotation on weeknights, weekends, and holidays. The schedule rotates between 9:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m. A $5,000 new-hire sign-on bonus is available to candidates with 2 or more years of RN PACU experience; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are eligible. Pay is based on experience and ranges from $42.37 to $77.81 per hour. Under the direction of the Manager, Patient Services, or designee, the RN coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient-care team personnel. The RN helps maintain standards for professional nursing practice within the assigned patient-care unit and provides age-appropriate care for the patient groups regularly served. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit health system serving communities in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The organization describes its workplaces as inclusive and ethical and emphasizes care for patients and the community.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent.
- Current RN licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
Nice To Haves
- Three months of experience is preferred.
- ACLS certification preferred.
- PALS certification preferred.
- TNCC preferred.
- PACU or critical care experience preferred.
- Two or more years of RN PACU experience for eligibility for the $5,000 new-hire sign-on bonus.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate total nursing care for patients.
- Participate in patient and family teaching.
- Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient-care team personnel.
- Help maintain standards for professional nursing practice within the assigned patient-care unit.
- Provide care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous Earned Time Off package.
- Employee Wellbeing Program.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
- Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
