Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

This role provides direct clinical patient care. The role will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing direct clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is delegated. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care. 

Responsibilities

• The RN provides high-quality, safe, cost-effective, total nursing care to all patients. The RN assumes responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on the nursing process. 
• The RN directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, QI, and Infection Control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with an optimum level of care provided. 
• Assumes responsibility for coordination and planning of patient care within the prescribed medical regime. 
• Performs and fulfills all HICS (hospital incident command system) responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency and/or disaster. 
• Responsible for knowing the Hospital’s emergency codes, including the purpose and appropriate action for each, and adheres to the Hospital policies and procedures for each emergency code. 
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Graduated from a state approved school of nursing or an accredited school.
• Certification: 
  • Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy
  • CPR

Preferred:

• Education: Academic degree in nursing (bachelor's or master's degree).

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!