Registered Nurse- PACU- Full Time (36 hrs/week)

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403b with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Student loan payoff

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to care for patients recovering from anesthesia. The role requires monitoring vitals, managing pain relief, IV fluids, and supporting families during recovery.

You will collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to ensure safe, efficient post-operative care and participate in discharge planning as part of a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse license or Compact State RN license.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients' vital signs post-anesthesia.
• Provide pain relief, IV fluids, and medications as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families about recovery progress and expectations.
• Assist with discharge planning and ensure smooth transition home.
• Document postoperative care accurately in medical records.

Education

BSN preferred

New Hampshire RN license or Compact license

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description: (4) 9-hour shifts 9AM or 10AM start time

Who We Are:

The PACU provides an excellent setting for post-operative and post-procedural care. Here patients can benefit from the latest technology and expert team of professional nurses and physicians who provide personalized care to meet their individual needs. The staff offers preoperative assessment and education, intraoperative support services, operative/procedural care, and post operative/post procedural care. These services are provided in a safe and caring environment that is tailored to the individual patient.

About the Job:

A PACU RN provides care for patients recovering from anesthesia after surgical procedures. The PACU RN is responsible for monitoring and assessing the vital signs of patients, managing pain relief medications, administering intravenous fluids, and providing emotional support to family members during recovery. They also communicate with physicians regarding any changes in the patient's condition and may provide education to the patient's family about how to provide care for their loved one. The PACU RN must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while monitoring multiple patients at once and taking appropriate action when needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensuring that patients receive optimal postoperative care through monitoring vital signs and conducting assessments.
• Providing comfort measures to ensure patient's comfort as they recover from anesthesia.
• Administering medications, pain relief, and IV fluids as prescribed by the physician.
• Educating patients on their recovery progress and answering any questions they may have.
• Assisting with discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition back home.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for patients after surgery.
• Documenting patient's postoperative care in medical records accurately and completely.

Who You Are:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment.
• ACLS preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following your start date.
• Accrued Earned Time 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week.
• Sign on Bonus Eligible for full time positions.
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

Work Shift:

(4) 9-hour shifts 9AM or 10AM start time

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.