Registered Nurse, PACU Outpatient Surgery (Per Diem)

Position: Registered Nurse

Location: Moakley PACU (Same Day Surgery)

Schedule: Per Diem, 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