RN PACU Outpt Surgery Center; Per Diem

Position: RN PACU Outpt Surgery Center (Per Diem)
* Understands all aspects of post-operative care, to include assessments and potential complications.

* Takes appropriate safety and infection control measures at all times. Has working knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation.

* Maintains and evaluates own clinical expertise and clinical practice, demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of facility responsibilities and growth in profession.

* Conducts quality review audits as assigned by manager or designee.

* Maintains flexibility with scheduling and job assignments in order to cover patient needs.

* Fosters a positive and professional ambulatory surgery center environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member.

* Participates in committees, work groups, and meetings as deemed necessary. Can demonstrate measurable results an meet target dates.

* Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and takes part in shared leadership.

* Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS)/Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and ACLS

* Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process utilizing standards set forth for Nursing Practice by the ANA and ASPAN

* Organizes, modifies, evaluates, documents, and maintains the plan of care for PACU patients based on total assessment and the age of the patients.

* Participates and cooperates in the unit-based Quality Improvement processes.

* Practices, develops and endorses customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers.

* Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information.

* Evaluates and documents patient's response; monitors and recognizes changes in physiological and psychosocial status; takes appropriate action based on clinical condition, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology of patient.

* Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient's care which results in patient harm

* Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.

* Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.

* Regular, punctual and dependable attendance

* Other duties as assigned

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects MACC's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

* Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

* Must read, write and communicate in English.

* Basic Life Support and ACLS Certification required.

* Critical Care experience preferred

* Knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements