RN PACU

Southcoast Health System; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of well-being

Competitive pay

Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan

Tuition assistance

Leadership training

Job summary

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support the PACU/ St. Luke's Hospital unit.

You will assist with patient care, coordinate nursing tasks, and participate in patient and family teaching to ensure safe, high‑quality care close to home. The successful candidate will have graduated from an accredited program and hold CMA/medical assisting credentials, BLS, and be available for 24‑hour shifts with day/evening coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required.
• Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
• Three (3) months experience is preferred.
• Previous PACU or ICU experience preferred - minimum of 2 years.
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID-19 virus or eligible for exemption.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total nursing care for patients under direction of the Manager, Patient Services.
• Participate in patient and family teaching and support.
• Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Accredited CMA/MA program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Certified Medical Assistant

*$3,000 New Hire Sign On with 2+ years of RN [INSERT SPECIALTY] experience. Rehires Termed greater than 1 year are eligible*

Hours: 24hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift with on-call rotation (weeknights, weekends and holiday) 7:30am - 4:00pm; variable start time

Location: PACU - St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under direction of the Manager, Patient Services or designee of individual assigned unit, perform a variety of duties involving coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family teaching and providing leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within an assigned patient care unit. Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required.
• Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
• Three (3) months experience is preferred.
• Previous PACU or ICU experience preferred - minimum of 2 years.
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC preferred.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.