RN PACU Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a match

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH is seeking a PRN PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide immediate post-operative care and patient stabilization. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams, monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status, and respond to complications onsite and during on-call hours.

This role requires a current NH RN license, BLS certification, and at least 9 months of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current NH RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum 9 months nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care and airway support.
• Monitor neuro and cardiac status; respond to complications.
• Perform initial wound care and ensure patient stability.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Maintain documentation in EMR according to standards.

Skills

PACU Nursing

On-call Availability

Critical Thinking

Patient Advocacy

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Overnight call roughly 2x per month

Call every 7th weekend

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) PRN PACU Registered Nurse RN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Catholic Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protec wtion, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) PACU Registered Nurse RNhere your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post‑operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on‑call availability during select non‑business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

To deliver care and create a therapeutic environment for patients and families whose needs range from basic to complex by utilizing the nursing process. To carry out functions in a manner consistent with Performance Improvement and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. To demonstrate clinical excellence through proficient practice which enhances and enriches the practice environment. Proficiency is evidenced by adeptness, facility, aptitude, ease and skill in managing complexity and uncertainty.

• Demonstrates quality nursing care and a commitment to the quality care processes as evidenced by:
• Assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status based on interview, examination and review of clinical data.
• Assesses potential for crisis situations and intervenes before crisis situation develops with adeptness, facility, aptitude, ease and skill in managing complexity and uncertainty.
• Reassesses patient status at established time frames and as indicated by the patient’s condition.
• Based on assessment, analyzes relevant patient data and identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care problems.
• Communicates patient status and assessed needs to members of multidisciplinary team.
• Develops an individualized plan of care, including developmental and cultural needs, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews and updates plan of care as needed.
• Acts as a resource to others in developing and implementing plan of care.
• Uses the nursing process as a basis for developing, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions.
• Provides patient‑centered care with sensitivity and respect for the wealth of human experience.
• Performs technical skills as needed by specific clinical unit safely and competently.
• Coordinates and implements the medical diagnostic and therapeutic orders as directed.
• Anticipates and manages complications of disease progression and invasive procedures.
• Documents plan of care, assessments and interventions and patient outcomes in an electronic medical record thoroughly, accurately, and according to CMC Professional Nursing Practice Standards and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Reports status, including response to care, and changes in status as appropriate.
• Ensures calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for patients and their families, serving as an advocate when appropriate.
• Adheres to all safety, organizational and ethical standards according to ANA Code of Ethics.
• Implements elements of core measures in conjunction with Performance Improvement.
• Identifies current trends which could impact patient outcomes.
• Identifies system resources effectively and allocates them appropriately at the point of care delivery.
• Manages a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourages colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• Employs critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes
• Identifies & communicates needs for innovative nursing practices.
• Identifies & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• Identifies research as a resource in clinical practice.
• Stays current with new resources/knowledge/evidence
• Serves as a resource/trainer for colleagues regarding competencies, policies and procedures, and clinical practice related to patient population served.
• Utilizes the change process to improve patient care, the work environment, and patient and staff satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure/Certification

• Current registration in the State of NH as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• BSN strongly preferred.
• Specialty certification strongly preferred.

Experience

Minimum Of 9 Months Of Nursing Experience.

Shape the future of healthcare atCatholic Medical Center.

Located in Manchester, NH, Catholic Medical Center is a 330‑bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and The Mom’s Place—an innovative birthing center that pioneered couplet care—we’re proud to lead in both advanced medicine and compassionate service.

As part of HCA Healthcare’s statewide network ofCatholic Medical Centerin Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital,Frisbie Memorial Hospitalin Rochester hospitals, three freestanding ERs, and over 70 care sites, you’ll join nearly 5,000 colleagues across New Hampshire who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a difference every day. At Catholic Medical Center, your work has purpose—and your potential has no limits.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status