Registered Nurse

Landmark Medical Center, Inc.; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center, Inc. in Woonsocket, RI is seeking a PACU RN for a per diem, days shift. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive post-operative nursing care, coordinate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and maintain high standards of patient safety and unit performance.

Active state RN license, BLS, and ACLS are required; PALS preferred. Experience in critical care or PACU is preferred; CCRN and BSN are desirable.

Qualifications

• RI RN license required or eligible for licensure in RI.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience, or at least one year on-the-job training.
• CCRN preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process in the PACU.
• Coordinate post-operative care with surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining standards of care.
• Communicate patient condition changes to physicians.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and unit meetings.

Skills

Critical Care

PACU Experience

Patient Assessment

Team Communication

Education

RI RN license

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org .

Responsibilities

The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patien's clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf