Southern New Hampshire Health
RN- Health Care (Full-Time
Southern New Hampshire Health - Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
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Registered Nurse- Pre-Op/PACU
Who We Are: SNHMC has nine operating room suites, 25 pre-op/PACU bays, and a sterile processing department. Hours are flexible, with 8 hour & 10 hour shifts available. Services range from elective and non-elective procedures, including neurological, orthopedic, gynecological, urological, bariatric, colorectal, vascular, ENT, general, breast, and plastics. Surgical services are growing and evolving, utilizing the latest technology for the wide variety of procedures we perform. PACU Registered Nurse cares/monitors patients (6 months to geriatric) who are recovering from a surgical, invasive or electroconvulsive therapy procedure that received some form of anesthesia (general, regional or local) in the outpatient or inpatient setting. The PACU RN responsibilities include all aspects of patient care prior to, and following surgery, including monitoring vital signs, continual reassessment, wound care, management of pain and nausea, and education of patients and their family about homecare instructions. The Registered Nurse is accountable to the Unit Manager. Delivers nursing care by utilizing a patient-centered approach incorporating the Professional Practice Model. Provides patient-centered care through teamwork and collaboration to achieve quality patient outcomes. Integrates best practices and current evidence-based practices for delivery of optimal health care. Utilizes data to improve quality and safety. Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing with a current NH License as a Registered Nurse ~1-2 years telemetry or critical care nursing experience (Pre-OP/PACU experience preferred) ~ Pre-anesthesia care for patients aged 6 months through adulthood, post-anesthesia care for patients aged 6 months through adulthood with a focus on the management of airway, pain and post-op nausea and vomiting, Intravenous Therapy, Manage and assist patients receiving commonly used anesthesia techniques (general, regional, local, MAC) ~ Pre-, intra-, post-procedural care of patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Dysrhythmia
Southern NH Medical Center is a 4-time Magnet designated hospital ~ Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees ~ Tuition Reimbursement ~403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
~ Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
& 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. #
Who We Are: SNHMC has nine operating room suites, 25 pre-op/PACU bays, and a sterile processing department. Hours are flexible, with 8 hour & 10 hour shifts available. Services range from elective and non-elective procedures, including neurological, orthopedic, gynecological, urological, bariatric, colorectal, vascular, ENT, general, breast, and plastics. Surgical services are growing and evolving, utilizing the latest technology for the wide variety of procedures we perform. PACU Registered Nurse cares/monitors patients (6 months to geriatric) who are recovering from a surgical, invasive or electroconvulsive therapy procedure that received some form of anesthesia (general, regional or local) in the outpatient or inpatient setting. The PACU RN responsibilities include all aspects of patient care prior to, and following surgery, including monitoring vital signs, continual reassessment, wound care, management of pain and nausea, and education of patients and their family about homecare instructions. The Registered Nurse is accountable to the Unit Manager. Delivers nursing care by utilizing a patient-centered approach incorporating the Professional Practice Model. Provides patient-centered care through teamwork and collaboration to achieve quality patient outcomes. Integrates best practices and current evidence-based practices for delivery of optimal health care. Utilizes data to improve quality and safety. Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing with a current NH License as a Registered Nurse ~1-2 years telemetry or critical care nursing experience (Pre-OP/PACU experience preferred) ~ Pre-anesthesia care for patients aged 6 months through adulthood, post-anesthesia care for patients aged 6 months through adulthood with a focus on the management of airway, pain and post-op nausea and vomiting, Intravenous Therapy, Manage and assist patients receiving commonly used anesthesia techniques (general, regional, local, MAC) ~ Pre-, intra-, post-procedural care of patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Dysrhythmia
Southern NH Medical Center is a 4-time Magnet designated hospital ~ Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees ~ Tuition Reimbursement ~403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
~ Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
& 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. #