Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Waltham, New York (MA, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse in a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care. This role offers a predictable schedule without overnight shifts, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. You will be responsible for monitoring patients' recovery from anesthesia, collaborating closely with medical professionals, and providing essential support to patients and their families. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to excellence, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

No overnight shifts

Holidays off

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of clinical nursing experience is required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) state license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for patients post-surgery as they recover from anesthesia.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure safety and comfort.

Skills

Verbal communication

Patient assessment

Clinical nursing

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessing patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, ensuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Essential Functions
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions or side effects.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by responses and conditions.

Required for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Education
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials
- Registered Nurse (RN - State License) preferred.

Experience
- Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Familiarity with principles and skills needed for practical nursing.
- Knowledge of care required by respective age groups.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Are you ready to join our team as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU) at Massachusetts General Hospital Waltham Outpatient Surgical Center? We seek compassionate, skilled, and motivated nurses dedicated to high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a predictable schedule with no overnight shifts, holidays off, free onsite parking, and a supportive, professional environment with growth opportunities. Apply today to be part of our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and care for patients post-surgery as they recover from anesthesia.
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure safety and comfort.
- Provide discharge instructions and support to patients and families.
- Maintain a calm, reassuring presence, delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

About Mass General Hospital
Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned provider of high-quality care, a leader in research and education, committed to rewarding careers and professional growth.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.