Registered Nurse, PACU Outpatient Surgery (24 hours, Day/Evening) (bmc)
Job Description
Position: Registered Nurse
Location: Moakley PACU (Same Day Surgery)
Schedule: 24 hours, Day/Evening
ABOUT THE MOAKLEY PACU SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER:
The Ambulatory Surgery Center's PACU consists of 12 permanent bays with 3 additional swing bays that are uniquely designed with the patient in mind. These bays are setup for the preoperative patient, and Intensive Care Monitoring for the postoperative patient. The design of the PACU is set up in a way to allow quick movement into and out of the operating suites.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As an RN in the Moakley PACU you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care to both adult and pediatric patients. Using a patient-centered care model you will be elevated by a supportive nursing organization.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver nursing care in the Perioperative Services unit, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients
Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families
Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues
Update and manage patient records
Enter and interpret computerized data/information
Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization
Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
1+ years of RN experience preferred
Certification in basic life support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required in certain units
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
Basic computer proficiency
Fluency in another language a plus
JOB BENEFITS:
Competitive pay
Staff self-scheduling
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
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Critical Care (PACU/ED/ICU) experience required
Current and/or previous PACU experience strongly preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans