PACU Registered Nurse – Flexible Evenings & Call

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH); Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is seeking an experienced RN to join the inpatient perioperative/trauma care team in Massachusetts. The role covers preop to postop nursing, with flexed hours and call coverage including weekends and holidays.

Responsible for comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, education and adherence to hospital standards. Requires a Massachusetts RN license and at least 2 years in Critical Care or related areas; BLS/ACLS/PALS current.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license required.
• Two years recent CCU/ICU, ED trauma or PACU experience.
• Experience with patients on drips and ventilators.
• Recent PACU experience preferred.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS current and active.
• Competency to float to PAT and Pain Clinic as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, mental, psychological and spiritual status.
• Plan, evaluate and supervise care for all assigned patients.
• Establish rapport to identify care requirements for preop and postop patients.
• Provide compassionate emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, procedures and medications.
• Adhere to perioperative standards and hospital policies to ensure quality care.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and infection prevention rules.
• Document assessments, medication reconciliation and care in ORM, PCS and eMAR.
• Ensure preoperative testing (lab, imaging, clearance) is completed.
• Communicate device status and obtain sources for periop management.
• Complete preop antibiotic orders using Order Management for designated patients.
• Review and communicate preop records with attending physician and anesthesia.
• Use SBAR for handoff reports when transferring care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and pursue ongoing education.
• Uphold core values: Integrity, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence.
• Assume call coverage within 30 minutes travel from hospital.

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Two years Critical Care experience

ED Trauma or PACU experience

Ventilators/IV drips experience

Current BLS ACLS PALS

Ability to float to PAT and Pain Clinic

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is seeking an experienced RN to join the inpatient perioperative/trauma care team in Massachusetts. The role covers preop to postop nursing, with flexed hours and call coverage including weekends and holidays.

Responsible for comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, education and adherence to hospital standards. Requires a Massachusetts RN license and at least 2 years in Critical Care or related areas; BLS/ACLS/PALS current.