RN, PACU - MGH

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Subsidized MBTA pass

Childcare support

Retirement plan

Ticket discounts

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's PACU at Massachusetts General Hospital seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join a fast-paced perioperative environment. The role involves caring for adult and pediatric patients before and after procedures requiring anesthesia, with 24-hour coverage by anesthesia and nurse practitioners.

On-site work at 267 Charles Street, Boston, 36 hours weekly in rotating day/night shifts, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN required, BSN strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience
• Experience in a critical care environment preferred
• New graduates not considered at this time

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed patient records and reports
• Administer medications and monitor for reactions or adverse effects
• Record patient data and vital signs
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the care team
• Coordinate with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans
• Modify treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions

Skills

Nursing communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Education

ASN

BSN

MA RN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

36 hours, d/n rotation

The Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) at Massachusetts General Hospital offer an exciting opportunity to join one of the nation's premier academic medical centers. Comprised of seven specialized critical care areas, the PACU provides expert care to both adult and pediatric patients before and immediately following surgery and procedures requiring anesthesia. Operating 24 hours a day with dedicated Anesthesia and Nurse Practitioner coverage, this fast-paced, highly collaborative environment offers nurses the opportunity to care for a diverse and complex patient population while working alongside some of the most respected perioperative and critical care teams in healthcare.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events

Summary

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have: ASN or BSN required, BSN strongly preferred Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience. Previous experience in a critical care environment (ED, ICU, PACU) is strongly preferred We cannot consider new graduates at this time.

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse RN - MA License Experience Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment. Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided. Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information. Knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent verbal and communication skills. Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 267 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $41.72 - $105.65/Hourly

Grade GHCARN055

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