Job Description

Job Title: Staff RN - ACU/PACU

Job Code: 250ACU/ PACU

Hours: 8 Hours Days: Variable Start (6am-8:30am Start)

FTE: .8

Weekend Schedule: Rotating on Call

On Call Schedule: Rotating on Call

Holiday Schedule: Rotating on Call

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department Name: ACU/PACU

Department Code: 6450

Location: ACU PACU

JOB SUMMARY:

The Perioperative Ambulatory RN provides skilled, patient-centered care during the preoperative and postoperative periods, with cross-training to support patient care across multiple areas including the Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (PAC), and Endoscopy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessing the health status of individuals and groups including patients' physical and psychological readiness for surgery
• Collecting patient history, vital signs, and other relevant data
• Preparing patients for surgery, including education on the procedure, medications, and post-operative care
• Establishing nursing diagnoses and goals to meet identified health care needs.
• Planning and implementing nursing interventions in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Evaluating patient responses to interventions and adjusting care plans accordingly.
• Delegating and supervising interventions performed by others as appropriate.
• Educating patients, families, and colleagues.
• Maintaining a safe environment for effective nursing care.
• Ensuring all necessary paperwork and consent forms are completed.

This role requires flexibility, critical thinking, and collaborative practice in a multidisciplinary team setting. Call coverage is required.

DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE:

Services at BMH encompasses care from infancy (10 months) through end-of-life, providing comprehensive surgical and procedural services across the following areas:

• Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (PAC)
• Operating Room (OR)
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)
• Endoscopy
• Minor Procedures
• Sterile Processing Department (SPD)

The department is staffed by:

• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Surgical Technologists
• Scheduler/Assistant Staffing Coordinator
• Sterile Processing Technicians
• Operating Room Assistants
• Unit Secretary/LNAs
• Perioperative Workflow Coordinator
• Perioperative Supervisor
• Director of Perioperative Services

OR

• The OR operates 24/7 with elective surgery hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Procedures are conducted in three surgical suites by credentialed surgeons.
• Cesarean sections are performed in the Birthing Center OR.
• Scheduling and block times are coordinated by the Surgical Governance Council.
• Coordination involves physician offices, the OR, Anesthesia, and SPD.

PACU

• Immediate postoperative care
• Preoperative nerve block placement
• Monitoring prior to admission, transfer, or discharge
• Intensive observation post-surgery or procedure

ACU

• Pre and postoperative assessment, care and education
• Preoperative nerve block placement
• Discharge planning & education

Pre-Anesthesia Clinic

• Pre-surgical patient interviews and assessments
• Review of preoperative consults and test results
• Compliance with anesthesia guidelines to ensure surgical patient readiness

Sterile Processing Department

• Decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for the OR and physician practices
• Ensuring all equipment meets hospital policy and safety standards

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an RN accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:

• 3-5 years recent outpatient clinical nursing experience preferred
• Acute care experience preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):

• Active State of Vermont RN license
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Mental Efforts:

• Ability to think quickly and respond to multiple requests for information.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• significant use of PC monitor.
• Stressful environment due to extremely busy board and Emergent situations.
• Ability to adapt to a diversity of customers.
• Vision and hearing corrected to within normal limits.

OSHA CATEGORY:

• OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Talking or Hearing

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to 30 pounds

This position has vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Hearing.

Ability to hear calls

Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

The typical noise level for an office environment is:

• Quiet
• Moderate Noise

EEO/ADA Statement:

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

**This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support operations.**

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155:

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.