RN - PACU

About the role

CHA Perioperative Services consists of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular and Endoscopy and many other services. Cambridge Health Alliance's experienced Surgery team has performed thousands of procedures at some of Boston's finest teaching hospitals. Today, we have recruited highly-regarded surgeons and provide state-of-the-art care in our operating rooms. The department has grown significantly adding skilled surgeons who bring specialized care to our communities. Our most recent initiatives include Orthopedic Trauma, Robotics, Bariatrics and Spine. All of our Surgeons handle routine cases as well as more complex procedures. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the discomfort and recovery time of surgery. Many procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis with patients going home the same day. These procedures including Endoscopy are performed at Cambridge and Everett hospitals, and outpatient Endoscopy is performed at our Somerville Campus.

Responsibilities

• The Peri Anesthesia (PACU) RN is responsible for all aspects of care for perioperative patients in the preoperative phase and immediate post-operative phase through discharge.
• The Peri Anesthesia (PACU) RN manages all aspects of nursing care for patients in pre-anesthesia testing, Surgical Day Care and PACU.
• RN will do pre-admission, preop and PACU nurse duties.
• Demonstrates an ability to think critically, make confident decisions in a fast-paced clinical environment and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts RN License in good standing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification required
• Current American Heart Association PALS certification required
• One to Two years of current PACU or Critical Care related experience required; recovery of patients over a continuum of care from general, regional or local anesthesia and moderate sedation is preferred

Skills

• Critical thinking
• Confident decision‑making in fast‑paced clinical environment
• Effective communication within multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Eligible for up to $20,000 in bonuses for experienced PACU RNs

Schedule

• Various shifts
• 12‑hour shifts
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend on‑call required
• Holiday on‑call required
• On‑call required