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

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 69.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Earned time off

403b with match

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Pet insurance

Legal services

Vendor discounts

Zusammenfassung

Elliot Health System in New Hampshire is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to care for patients recovering from anesthesia. You will monitor vital signs, manage pain relief, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to provide safe, efficient post-operative care.

In this fast-paced setting you will educate families, assist with discharge planning, document care thoroughly, and offer emotional support to patients and loved ones during recovery.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• NH RN license or Compact state RN license.
• BLS qualification during orientation; ACLS preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Monitor vital signs and assess patients.
• Provide comfort measures during recovery.
• Administer medications and IV fluids as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families on recovery progress.
• Assist with discharge planning and safe transition home.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure best care.
• Document patient care in medical records accurately.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs monitoring

Pain management

IV fluids administration

Family education

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical records documentation

Ausbildung

RN license in NH or Compact

BSN preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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 Schedule

Per Diem, varied schedule. Day shift