Elliot Health System- Registered Nurse- PACU - Full Time (Day/Evenings)
Come work at the best place to give and receive care!
Job Description:
Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus for full time positions.
Who We Are:
The PACU provides an excellent setting for post-operative and post-procedural care. Here patients can benefit from the latest technology and expert team of professional nurses and physicians who provide personalized care to meet their individual needs. The staff offers preoperative assessment and education, intraoperative support services, operative/procedural care, and post operative/post procedural care. These services are provided in a safe and caring environment that is tailored to the individual patient.
About the Job:
A PACU RN provides care for patients recovering from anesthesia after surgical procedures. The PACU RN is responsible for monitoring and assessing the vital signs of patients, managing pain relief medications, administering intravenous fluids, and providing emotional support to family members during recovery. They also communicate with physicians regarding any changes in the patient's condition and may provide education to the patient's family about how to provide care for their loved one. The PACU RN must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while monitoring multiple patients at once and taking appropriate action when needed.
What You’ll Do:
- Ensuring that patients receive optimal postoperative care through monitoring vital signs and conducting assessments.
- Providing comfort measures to ensure patient's comfort as they recover from anesthesia.
- Administering medications, pain relief, and IV fluids as prescribed by the physician.
- Educating patients on their recovery progress and answering any questions they may have.
- Assisting with discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition back home.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for patients after surgery.
- Documenting patient's postoperative care in medical records accurately and completely.
Who You Are:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.
- Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment. ACLS preferred.
Why You’ll Love Us:
- Strategic Balance: We acknowledge the importance of work-life equilibrium and offer an environment that respects your commitments both within and outside the workplace.
- Professional Advancement: Join an organization that actively fosters your professional development. We provide opportunities for skill enhancement, learning from industry leaders, and refining your managerial acumen.
- Recognition and Appreciation: Your contributions are celebrated here. We acknowledge milestones, applaud achievements, and recognize the pivotal role each team member plays in our shared success.
Benefits:
At Elliot Health, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive benefits to our benefit’s eligible employees such as medical, dental, vision and other unique benefits to include:
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Center for employees to access.
- Newly Competitive Nursing pay ranges!
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week.
- Up to $15,000 sign on bonus for full time positions for experienced Nurses
- And so much more!
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work Shift: Day/evening 12 hour shifts
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