RN, PACU - MGH

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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Job Summary

36 hours, d/n rotation

The Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) at Massachusetts General Hospital offer an exciting opportunity to join one of the nation's premier academic medical centers. Comprised of seven specialized critical care areas, the PACU provides expert care to both adult and pediatric patients before and immediately following surgery and procedures requiring anesthesia. Operating 24 hours a day with dedicated Anesthesia and Nurse Practitioner coverage, this fast-paced, highly collaborative environment offers nurses the opportunity to care for a diverse and complex patient population while working alongside some of the most respected perioperative and critical care teams in healthcare.

We offer a variety of benefits to eligible employees which include:
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

• ASN or BSN required, BSN strongly preferred 
• Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience. 
• Previous experience in a critical care environment (ED, ICU, PACU) is strongly preferred
• We cannot consider new graduates at this time.

Education

• Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

• No

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse RN - MA License

Experience

• Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

 

 

Onsite

 

267 Charles Street

 

36

 

Regular

 

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$41.72 - $105.65/Hourly

 

Grade

GHCARN055

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

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