Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Emerson Health; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Health in Massachusetts seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse in the PACU to provide airway assessment, monitoring, and nursing care after anesthesia, aligned with standards and patient safety. You will apply the nursing process to deliver comprehensive care to adults in the immediate post-operative phase.

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager of PACU, you will perform ongoing assessments, document care, and collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current Massachusetts RN license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Proficient in reading, writing and English communication; maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Schedule: Full Time

Pay Range: $37.88 - $75.78 / Hourly

Shift: Day shift

Hours: 4 x 9 hour shifts, 7am-10pm variable

Job Summary

About this role

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager of PACU, provides airway assessment and management, cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, pulse oximetry, and ongoing nursing assessment, diagnosis and intervention to all patients receiving any anesthetic which serve to alter the patient's level of consciousness in the immediate post-operative phase. Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit, as directed by nursing management. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the stated philosophy and standards established by the Nursing Service Department, regulatory agencies and professional organizations. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the safety of nursing care they deliver or supervise. The Registered Nurse is responsible to the patient and the family or significant others for the quality of direct and indirect nursing care delivered.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
• Experience
  • A minimum two years of medical/surgical experience required.
  • Critical care or emergency experience preferred.
• Licensure and/or Certification
  • Current license as a professional nurse in Massachusetts required.
  • BLS healthcare provider required.
  • ACLS required.
  • PALS required.
• Skills
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
  • Computer skills required.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.