Registered Nurse (Preop/PACU)- Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center- Full Time

Southern NH Medical Center; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern NH Medical Center is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to care for patients recovering from anesthesia after surgical procedures. You will monitor vital signs, manage pain, administer IV fluids, and provide emotional support to families during recovery.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program with NH or Compact RN licensure and BLS; ACLS is preferred. You will work in a fast-paced PACU, coordinating with physicians and the broader team to ensure a safe, smooth

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• NH RN license or Compact State RN license.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess vitals post-anesthesia recovery.
• Provide pain relief and IV fluids as prescribed.
• Educate families about recovery progress and care at home.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses for changes in patient status.
• Support discharge planning and ensure smooth transfer home.
• Accurately document postoperative care and patient progress.

Skills

Vital signs

Pain management

IV therapy

Discharge planning

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

NH/Compact RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description:

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.

Work Shift:

days

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