Job description

About Us

Lighthouse Surgical Suites, LLC is an ambulatory surgery center specializing in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. The center is conveniently located just minutes from the Massachusetts border in Hollis, New Hampshire! The state-of-the-art facility was created by leading-edge surgeons from Boston area Hospitals to provide the best possible patient experience. Less than 5 minutes from the Massachusetts border, and just 20 minutes from Nashua, NH, Lighthouse Surgical Suites, LLC is a fully equipped, 7800 square foot facility with two main operating rooms. Our staff of experienced, compassionate professionals is pleased to offer cost-effective, personalized care in this modern ambulatory setting!

Summary

The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for a group of population-specific patients for the unit, from simple to complex issues in a safe and therapeutic environment. The professional RN uses knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets information needed to identify each patients' requirements relative to their age specific needs. The RN engages in caring relationships with patient's, families, and significant others, works collaboratively with other health care workers, and uses sound judgments while performing nursing and medical interventions. The RN adheres to specialty standards and organizational standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Reports to the Nurse Administrator. May participate in supervision of Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN, professional certification preferred

Certification, Registration & Licensure

• Required: Current State of NH RN License
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (ACLS, PALS preferred)

Experience

• The Pre/Post-operative Staff Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed to practice nursing in the state.
• A minimum of one-year experience in acute care/PACU is preferred.
• Cardiac-monitored nursing care preferred.
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have the ability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct pre/post-operative care of the patient; present good public relation skills; and possess the ability to handle stress.

Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to do fine motor, hear, speak, and walk. The employee is frequently required to bend, reach, sit, squat, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb, do repetitive motion, kneel, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision. The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, blood borne pathogens, and bodily fluids. The employee may be exposed to airborne contaminants, electrical hazards - shock, moving mechanical parts, non-weather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. EEO is the LAW Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact the center.

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• State of NH RN License (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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