Registered Nurse (Preop/PACU)- Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center- Per Diem

SolutionHealth; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

403b matching

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Pet insurance

Legal services

Vendor discounts

Job summary

SolutionHealth is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide outstanding postoperative care in Manchester, NH. You will monitor vital signs, manage pain relief, administer IV fluids, educate families, and collaborate with physicians to adjust care as patients recover from anesthesia.

The role requires NH RN licensure (or compact state license) and BLS certification, with ACLS preferred. Per diem, daytime shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• NH Registered Nurse license or Compact State RN license.
• BLS certification during orientation; ACLS preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring vital signs and conducting assessments for optimal postoperative care.
• Providing comfort measures to ensure patient comfort during recovery.
• Administering medications, pain relief, and IV fluids as prescribed.
• Educating patients and families about recovery progress and care at home.
• Assisting with discharge planning for a smooth transition home.
• Documenting postoperative care in medical records accurately.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

NH RN license or Compact State RN license

Job description

Job Description:

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

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 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


• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

Work Shift:

Per Diem, varied schedule. Day shift

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.