Registered Nurse, PACU Outpatient Surgery (24 hour, Day/Evening)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

The Moakley PACU at Boston Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver perioperative care to adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

In this 24-hour schedule, you will assess, plan, intervene, and educate patients, while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Bilingual skills are a plus; BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications may be required depending on unit.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Massachusetts (Massachusetts RN license).
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS as specified for certain units.

Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care in the PACU for adult and pediatric patients.
• Communicate with health care team members, patients, and families.
• Coordinate and delegate patient care activities with inter-professional colleagues.
• Maintain and update patient records and enter data.
• Follow established nursing policies and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

BLS certification

Education

RN degree (Diploma/ASN/BSN)

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse

Location: Moakley PACU (Same Day Surgery)

Schedule: 24 hour, Day/Evening

ABOUT THE MOAKLEY PACU SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER:

The Ambulatory Surgery Center's PACU consists of 13 bays that are uniquely designed with the patient in mind. The 13 bays are setup for the preoperative patient, and Intensive Care Monitoring for the postoperative patient. The design of the PACU is set up in a way to allow quick movement into and out of the operating suites.

Position Summary

As an RN in the Moakley PACU you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care to both adult and pediatric patients. Using a patient-centered care model you will be elevated by a supportive nursing organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the Perioperative Services unit, 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

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Certification in basic life support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required in certain units
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
• Basic computer proficiency
• Fluency in another language a plus

Experience

• 1 + years of nursing experience required
• Critical Care experience required (PACU, ED, ICU)
• Previous/Current PACU experience strongly preferred

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

Compensation Range

$38.05- $79.47

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans