Registered Nurse - Recovery

Prime Healthcare; Woonsocket (RI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a PACU RN on a per diem basis to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care. The role reports to the OR Charge Nurse and Surgical Services Director, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia staff.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, BLS, ACLS, and preferably PALS, with PACU or critical care experience. Per diem shifts are available, with emphasis on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• The PACU RN is responsible for delivering patient care in the PACU using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinates post-operative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist and directs/ guides other personnel while maintaining PACU standards.
• Communicates changes in the patient’s condition with the physician including hemodynamic monitoring and diagnostic results.
• Maintains adherence to regulations, standards and hospital policies; participates in Performance Improvement activities and unit meetings.

Skills

PACU nursing

Critical Care experience

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been "A"rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

Responsibilities

The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.4. PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.5. Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.6. Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred. 7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf