Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU to provide airway assessment and management, cardiac monitoring, and ongoing nursing care in the immediate post-anesthetic phase. The RN is responsible for delivering patient-centered care following the nursing process.

Full-time with variable 4x9 hour shifts between 7am-10pm; 36 hours per pay period. Salary range $37.88 - $75.78 per hour. ACLS and PALS required; must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program required.
• Minimum two years of medical/surgical experience required.
• Critical care or emergency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide airway assessment and management for post-anesthesia patients.
• Monitor cardiac and hemodynamic status and apply nursing processes to patient care.

Skills

Critical care experience

Emergency nursing

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Full Time , Variable Shifts , variable 4x 9 hours between 7am-10pm

Hours/Pay Period: 36

Salary Range: $37.88 - $75.78 / Hourly

Job Summary

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

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
• 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.
• ACLS required.
• PALS required.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.