PACU OSRN

Clinical Coordination & Patient Flow

• Monitor and adjust patient assignments based on acuity, staffing, and patient needs in PACU, Hold, and Prep areas.
• Serve as the point of contact for resolving immediate clinical and operational issues during the shift.
• Coordinate with CMAC, OR Charge Nurse, Anesthesia, and Surgical Services to anticipate and manage bed needs and patient transitions.
• Ensure timely preparation and readiness of pre-op patients, facilitating smooth transitions to the operating room.
• Oversee PACU recovery progress to meet discharge or Phase II transfer criteria.
• Effectively utilizes available resources during the shift to support safe, high-quality patient care.
• Provide limited clinical coverage (e.g., breaks, urgent patient care needs) as required.

Staff Support & Guidance

• Provide clinical expertise and mentorship to nursing staff, assisting with complex patient care needs.
• Support onboarding of new staff through real-time teaching and role modeling
• Advance/Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices, safety protocols, and infection prevention standards.  
• Identify real-time staff learning needs and collaborate with the Clinical Manager and other education leaders to support ongoing professional development.
• Provide observational feedback to the Clinical Manager regarding staff performance and professional development needs, based on real-time shift observations.
• Support staff in adopting new concepts and technology into nursing practice, providing real-time guidance and identifying workflow issues to leadership for resolution.
• Promote teamwork, effective communication, and a positive work environment.

Quality & Safety

• Monitor for patient safety concerns, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating as needed.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities to evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered, providing real-time feedback and supporting best practices.
• Support unit quality initiatives, collecting and communicating observations to leadership.
• Participate in real-time problem solving for equipment or supply issues.
• Assist in the execution of clinical, payroll, operational, and quality audits under the supervision of the Clinical Manager.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and perioperative best practices.

Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a liaison between staff nurses, anesthesia, surgery, inpatient floors, and other departments to facilitate patient care and throughput.
• Communicate patient flow updates, changes in status, and operational concerns to the Clinical Manager.
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding operational challenges and suggestions for improvement.
• Provide input to the Clinical Manager regarding resource needs and operational considerations to support budget planning.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Pay Range:

$81,889.60-$163,779.20

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F variable shifts

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 and 12 hours

Driving Required:

No