Registered Nurse, PACU Outpatient Surgery (24 hour, Day/Evening)

Position: Registered Nurse

Location: Moakley PACU (Same Day Surgery)

Schedule: 24 hour, Day/Evening

ABOUT THE MOAKLEY PACU SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER

The Ambulatory Surgery Center's PACU consists of 13 bays that are uniquely designed with the patient in mind. The 13 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.
• 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

EXPERIENCE

• 1 + years of nursing experience required
• Critical Care experience required (PACU, ED, ICU)
• Previous/Current PACU experience strongly preferred

COMPENSATION RANGE

NursingPeriop Compensation Range: $38.05- $79.47

BENEFITS

• Benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
• Contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• Earned time cash out
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Resources to support employee and family wellbeing

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.