PACU RN
Job Description
We’re seeking a skilled Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to join our perioperative care team in Greenwich, Connecticut. This is a full-time position (three 13-hour shifts per week) with shifts rotating between 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. The role includes rotating between the Pre-Op area and the Ambulatory Setting, with a restricted on-call requirement including occasional weekends (must be able to report within 30 minutes).
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Why You’ll Love Working Here:
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Competitive salary
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Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available from day one
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Wellness programs and generous PTO accruals
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Tax-deferred annuity and 403(b) retirement plan
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Tuition reimbursement opportunities
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Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
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Childcare partnership discounts
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What You’ll Do:
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Provide comprehensive pre- and post-anesthesia care for patients and their families, collaborating with the entire healthcare team.
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Verify patient identification, required documentation, consents, lab tests, and equipment prior to procedures.
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Deliver patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
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Administer medications and treatments safely, adhering to patient safety standards.
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Maintain airway and manage respiratory and monitoring equipment, IV lines, drains, and catheters.
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Apply aseptic practices to minimize infection risk.
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Use clinical judgment to respond effectively to emergency situations.
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Document all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately.
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Assist in onboarding and precepting new staff or students.
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Cross-train and rotate within perioperative services as needed.
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Qualifications:
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Current Connecticut RN license (BSN preferred)
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BLS and ACLS certification required (PALS within 1 year of hire)
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Perianesthesia certification preferred
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Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center setting (ICU experience preferred)
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Strong communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
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Ability to meet on-call requirement and report within 30 minutes
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