PACU RN Part Time

Responsibilities

• Performs responsibilities of post-anesthesia care and conducts discharge teaching.
• Evaluates readiness for patient discharge and collaborates with the anesthesiologist and surgeon in the discharge process.
• Facilitates process of patient management in the surgical center.
• Collaborates with the front office staff on intake process as needed.
• Assists with pre-op assessment and teaching.
• Plans and prepares for interoperative nursing care of the patient.
• Delegates duties only to competent appropriate personnel.
• Reports any potential or actual adverse event as appropriate.
• Determines if patient is ready for discharge.
• Documents clearly and maintains the patient record.
• Maintains pleasant and open communication with patients, families, staff and physicians.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum one year of recent Pre/Pacu nursing preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and Software.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquette.
• Understanding of electronic medical systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (i.e. using expressive vocabulary that communicates a complete and detailed message, avoiding spelling errors, employing a respectful tone).
• Ability to maintain enthusiasm while facing a high volume and a large variety of duties.
• Ability and interest in learning procedures and software functionalities that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of individual and department efforts.
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Interprets, adapts and applies guidelines and procedures appropriately.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by demonstrating empathy and tact.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality on all patient issues.

What We Offer

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer