30 Hour Pre-op/PACU Nurse
Company: Boston Eye Surgery & Laser Center
Location: Waltham
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a registered
nurse. Selected on the basis of past nursing experience, interest,
and aptitude for the work. Minimum of one year experience, either
medical-surgical or recovery room. Must be CPR and ACLS certified.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides quality nursing care of the pre-op/post-op
patient. Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual
nursing judgements and actions. Is responsible for quality
documentation in records and reports. Pre-operative: Admits and
prepares patients for surgery. Performs nursing admission
assessment of patients and notifies anesthesiologist/surgeon of any
abnormalities. Ascertains that all necessary paperwork is present
in the chart prior to the administration of medications and/or
sending the patient to the OR. Performs patient teaching to prepare
the patient for the anesthetic/surgical procedure. Informs
patients’ family of progress. Reports all pertinent data to the OR
nurse prior to transfer to the OR. Assists surgeon and/or
anesthesia personnel in the administration of pre-op medications
and local/topical anesthesia. Performs pre-operative phone calls.
IV Certification Post-Operative: Responsible for the recovery room
care of all patients. Admits patient to Recovery Room and performs
post-operative assessment. Explains post-operative progress,
follow-up, and discharge instructions to patient and significant
other. Coordinates patient’s discharge with anesthesia department
and surgeon. Insures patient’s safety during discharge. Performs
post-operative calls. Other Duties: Maintains and restocks supplies
for the work area. Assists with laser patients. Records narcotic
use as required by State and Federal laws and facility policy
Maintains equipment in the pre-operative/recovery room area and
reports any malfunctions to the Pre-op/PACU/OR Supervisor. Assists
with inventory as directed by the Pre-op/PACU/OR Supervisor and the
Business Manager. Maintains a cooperative relationship with
co-workers and other BESLC personnel for the continuous improvement
of patient care. Participates in programs for TQM. Participates in
programs for CE and professional development. Supports and promotes
all policies of BESLC. Establishes a collaborative working
relationship with the OCB scheduling coordinators in order to
provide complete patient care. All other duties as assigned by the
Director of Operations, Business Manager, Supervisor, and Clinical
Director. Able to use computers will be using EPIC. Environmental
and Working Conditions: Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated
work area. Frequent exposure to biological, chemical, and
environmental elements including infectious wastes, vapors, fumes,
gases, solvents, solutions, and odors, (Boston Eye adheres to all
OSHA regulations regarding the protection of employees from
hazardous chemicals in the workplace). May be required to manage
the care of patients during altered states of consciousness and to
perform physically demanding patient care. Work environment may be
busy, noisy, and have many interruptions, requiring frequent
reevaluation of priorities. Physical Demands: Frequent tasks:
lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, handling, reaching, and
twisting of weights ranging from light to heavy at heights ranging
from the foot to above the head. Mobility: walking up to 8-10
hours, standing 3-8 hours, stooping, bending, balancing, climbing,
crouching and sitting. Requirements:
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