What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACU Registered Nurse RN - Per Diem position at Trinity Health Of New England?
Position Purpose:
At Mercy Medical Center, the Registered Nurse RN in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU delivers patient care for same-day surgeries.
What you will do:
Dynamic work environment in a fast-paced unit, catering to patients from the Main Operating Room and other departments needing anesthesia recovery.
Engage in Pre-Op duties, involving assistance with regional nerve blocks, initiation and monitoring of IVs, anesthesia support, delivering pre-operative instructions, and conducting assessments.
Post-Op responsibilities include overseeing PACU phase 1 and 2 recovery from anesthesia, providing reports to receiving InPatient units, updating patients’ families, and offering comprehensive discharge education.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Massachusetts registered nurse licensure.
Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU nursing is required. Consideration will be strongly considered, provided expertise includes two or more years in the ICU or Emergency Room nursing experience, particularly if their current or recent skill sets demonstrate expertise with ventilated patients, which is a mandatory requirement.
BLS or CPR certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required
ACLS and PALS Certification: Required within six months of hire.
Proficiency in practicing according to the recommended standards and guidelines set forth by ASPAN (American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nursing) is a requisite skill.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Part-Time - Per Diem- Rotating Shifts. Option A
Ministry/Facility Information
Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is an 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center, and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
