Registered Nurse, RN- PACU (tuftsmedicine)

Job Summary:

The RN PACU maintains current knowledge in areas of the PACU.  PACU RN provides professional nursing care to the surgical patient and assists with the post-anesthesia recovery of the patient.  Maintains optimum standards of nursing care and practice during the post-operative Phase I assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.  Consults with the operating surgeon and/or anesthesiologist to establish priorities of care for each surgical patient.  Maintains PACU and hospital related competencies, policies and procedures.  The PACU nurse will  be required to recover post Endoscopy and post Interventional radiology patients  who have received any type of anesthesia.

Lowell General Hospital is an outstanding place to work and offers amazing advancement opportunities for our staff.  We have competitive salaries & benefits, shared governance, tuition reimbursement, clinical mobility tracks and free on-campus parking. Staff are encouraged to participate in our unit-based council or one of the many council opportunities.

Lowell General Hospital (LGH) is an outstanding place to work and offers amazing advancement opportunities for our staff.  As a Lowell General 

nurse you can take part in our Clinical Advancement Program which recognizes nurses who consistently expand their roles by providing exceptional patient care.  We have competitive salaries & benefits, shared governance, tuition reimbursement, clinical mobility tracks and free on-campus parking. Staff are encouraged to participate in our unit based council or one of the many council opportunities.

Qualifications: 

• RN Massachusetts license required

• BSN strongly preferred

• BLS required

• ACLS required

• PALS/ENPC required

• A strong critical care background required , 4+ years
   

Hours: 
32 hours/week, 3-11- 4 days a week

Call required

What We Offer: 

• Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards 

• Competitive salaries & benefits

• Paid certification and educational opportunities, including BLS, ACLS, CPI, ECCO CCRN review courses.

• 403(b) retirement plan with company match

• Shared governance, where nurses are encouraged to participate in unit-based councils or one of the many other council opportunities 

• Tuition reimbursement

• Clinical mobility tracks

• Free on-campus parking

Magnet Designation: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care with our 3rd designation achieved in August 2020. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations that are dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only 2% of hospitals have attained a 3rd Magnet designation.  

 

About Lowell General:

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most