Registered Nurse- PACU (20 Hours, Evening/Days)

Boston Medical Center; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differentials (evening/weekend)

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit to deliver patient-centered recovery care with a dedicated team. This Magnet-recognized hospital emphasizes safe, equitable care and professional growth in a mission-driven environment.

The PACU RN will assess, monitor, and educate patients, collaborating with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions from anesthesia to recovery.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred); Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN Massachusetts license & BLS, ACLS, PALS required. TCAR or TNCC required.
• Experience: Prior RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the Department, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients.
• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families.
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues.
• Update and manage patient records.
• Enter and interpret computerized data/information.
• Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization.
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects.

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Massachusetts RN license

Education

Nursing Diploma

ASN

BSN

Tools

TCAR certification

TNCC certification

Job description

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a registered nurse (RN) and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to become a BMC nurse.

Position: Registered Nurse MNA Location: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Schedule: 20 Hours (Evenings/Days), with weekend Call rotations

ABOUT THE PACU AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER: The PACU department at Boston Medical Center South is a 12-bay unit providing specialized critical care to patients as they are recovering from anesthesia after surgery. The team closely monitors and intervenes promptly with patients' vital signs, level of consciousness, airway, pain, wound care and nausea and vomiting. Their expertise and care contributes to a smoother and more comfortable recovery process. The PACU team at BMC South is committed to providing patient -centered care, involving collaboration with nursing staff, anesthesia providers and surgical team.

POSITION SUMMARY: As an RN in the PACU, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model you will be uplifted by a supportive nursing organization, and will be able to deliver the excellent care to your patients that they deserve.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver nursing care in the Department, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients
• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues
• Update and manage patient records
• Enter and interpret computerized data/information
• Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Nursing Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred); Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN Massachusetts license & BLS, ACLS, PALS required. TCAR or TNCC required.
• Experience: Prior RN experience required.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Weekend/Evening/Night shift differentials
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System

Compensation Range:

Compensation Range: $38.86- $80.77 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.