Registered Nurse- PACU

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care while exercising sound clinical judgment throughout the surgical experience.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care in accordance with NEBH standards, policies, and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain strict adherence to patient identification, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses and intervening appropriately.
• Advocate for patients and promote patient safety throughout the perioperative continuum.

Documentation & Coordination

• Accurately and timely document patient care in accordance with NEBH and departmental policies.
• Carefully coordinate care with ancillary departments to support efficient surgical workflow.
• Ensure proper specimen collection, labeling, and handling following patient identification protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and members of the healthcare team.

Safety, Compliance & Infection Prevention

• Maintain NEBH Clinical Nursing competencies.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards, including hand hygiene, sterile technique, and safe handling of biohazardous materials.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and prepared for patient care.
• Navigate and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Comply with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission, OSHA, and Fire Safety requirements.

Professional Development

• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and mandatory education.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and professional work environment.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for colleagues, students, and new staff members as appropriate.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Pay

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.