RN - PACU/Pre-Op - Day/Evening

Cambridge Health Alliance; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cambridge Health Alliance's PACU/Preop Everett Hospital is seeking an experienced Peri-anesthesia RN to provide care in preoperative and immediate postoperative phases. Responsibilities include pre-admission, pre-op and PACU duties, with on-call rotation.

The ideal candidate will have MA RN license, BLS and ACLS, BSN preferred, and at least two years of PACU/critical care experience. This part-time role offers day/evening shifts and 27 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing with MA RN license in good standing.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Two years PACU/critical care experience or equivalent recovery exposure.
• Variable start times; on-call obligations including weekday nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• The Peri-anesthesia (PACU) RN is responsible for all aspects of care in preoperative and immediate postoperative phases through discharge.
• Manages nursing care for pre-admission, pre-op, and PACU with critical thinking in a fast-paced setting.
• Communicates effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BSN preferred

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Location: CHA Everett Hospital
Category: Registered Nurse
Department: PACU PREOP Everett Hospital
Job Type: Part Time
Union Name: MNA Everett

Work Schedule: Day / Evening
Shift Details: variable 9 hour shifts
Hours/Week: 27.00
Weekend Requirements: on call on rotation
Holiday Requirements: on call on rotation
On Call Requirements: on call on rotation

Experienced PACU RNs may be eligible for $10k bonus!

CHA Perioperative Services consists of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular and Endoscopy and many other services. Cambridge Health Alliance's experienced Surgery team has performed thousands of procedures at some of Boston's finest teaching hospitals. Today, we have recruited highly-regarded surgeons and provide state-of-the-art care in our operating rooms. The department has grown significantly adding skilled surgeons who bring specialized care to our communities. Our most recent initiatives include Orthopedic Trauma, Robotics, Bariatrics and Spine. All of our Surgeons handle routine cases as well as more complex procedures. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the discomfort and recovery time of surgery. Many procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis with patients going home the same day. These procedures including Endoscopy are performed at Cambridge and Everett hospitals, and outpatient Endoscopy is performed at our Somerville Campus.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

The Peri-anesthesia (PACU) RN is responsible for all aspects of care for perioperative patients in the preoperative phase and immediate post-operative phase through discharge. The peri-anesthesia nurse manages all aspects of nursing care for patients in pre-anesthesia testing, Surgical Day Care and PACU. RN will do pre-admission, pre-op, and PACU nurse duties. Demonstrates an ability to think critically, make confident decisions in a fast-paced clinical environment and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing Current Massachusetts License in good standing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification required
• Two years current PACU/critical care experience; that includes recovery of patients over a continuum of care from general, regional or local anesthesia and moderate sedation preferred
• Variable start times; on call obligations required including weekday nights, weekends and holidays

KEYWORDS: PACURN; Recovery RN Nurse; Post-Operative RN Nurse

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

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