PACU RN

Who we are:  

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. 

The Orthopedic Surgical Center of the North Shore is a multispecialty, accredited ambulatory surgical facility specializing in outpatient orthopedic procedures, including joint replacements, as well as pain management and endoscopy services. 

What you’ll do:  

Responsibilities/Duties:  

• Performs responsibilities of post-anesthesia care and conducts discharge teaching.  

• Evaluates readiness for patient discharge and collaborates with the anesthesiologist and surgeon in the discharge process.  

• Facilitates process of patient management in the surgical center.  

• Collaborates with the front office staff on intake process as needed.  

• Assists with pre-op assessment and teaching.  

• Plans and prepares for interoperative nursing care of the patient.  

• Delegates duties only to competent appropriate personnel.  

• Reports any potential or actual adverse event as appropriate.  

• Documents clearly and maintains the patient record.  

• Maintains pleasant and open communication with patients, families, staff and physicians.  

• Other duties, as assigned  

Who you are: 

Qualifications:  

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 

• Minimum one year of recent Pre/Pacu nursing preferred.  

• BLS and ACLS certification required 

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.  

• Working knowledge of office equipment and Software. 

• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies. 

• Medical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquette. 

• Understanding of electronic medical systems. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (i.e. using expressive vocabulary that communicates a complete and detailed message, avoiding spelling errors, employing a respectful tone). 

• Ability to maintain enthusiasm while facing a high volume and a large variety of duties. 

• Ability and interest in learning procedures and software functionalities that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of individual and department efforts. 

• Organized, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task. 

• Interprets, adapts and applies guidelines and procedures appropriately. 

• Ability to develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by demonstrating empathy and tact. 

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, the ability to work effectively with a diverse population, and the ability to demonstrate patience and professionalism. 

• Maintains the strictest confidentiality on all patient issues. 

What we offer:  

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities  

• Dynamic environment  

• Access to a diverse network of practitioners  

• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience     

• Competitive Compensation  

• Generous PTO   

• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.  

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).