RN Clinical Leader - PACU/Pre-Op in Cambridge

Location:CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days:Four 9 hour shifts
Category:Registered Nurse
Department:PACU PREOP Cambridge Hospital
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Various Shifts
Hours/Week: 36.00
Union Name: MNA Cambridge

Experienced PACU RNs may be eligible for up to $20,000 in Sign-On/Retention bonuses!!

CHA Perioperative Services consists of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular and Endoscopy and many other services. Cambridge Health Alliance\’s experienced Surgery team has performed thousands of procedures at some of Boston\’s finest teaching hospitals. Today, we have recruited highly-regarded surgeons and provide state-of-the-art care in our operating rooms. The department has grown significantly adding skilled surgeons who bring specialized care to our communities. Our most recent initiatives include Orthopedic Trauma, Robotics, Bariatrics and Spine. All of our Surgeons handle routine cases as well as more complex procedures. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the discomfort and recovery time of surgery. Many procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis with patients going home the same day. These procedures including Endoscopy are performed at Cambridge and Everett hospitals, and outpatient Endoscopy is performed at our Somerville Campus.

The PACU/Pre-Op RN Clinical Leader serves as an expert nursing resource for patient care and unit operations, helping coordinate care to support efficient patient flow and a positive patient experience. In partnership with the Nurse Manager, this role provides daily operational leadership, including developing staffing plans based on patient census and acuity and assuming charge nurse responsibilities as needed. The Clinical Leader supports staff development through orientation assistance, real-time coaching, and competency planning, while promoting evidence‑based practice and adherence to clinical standards, policies, and procedures. This role also participates in quality improvement initiatives, fosters a respectful and collaborative work environment, and works closely with interdisciplinary teams to maintain a safe, organized care environment and ensure high‑quality patient outcomes.

Job Experience/Requirements

• BSN required
• Current or conditional Massachusetts RN license
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum of 5 years PACU experience, and 2 years of leadership experience required
• ASPAN Certification required
• On-Call responsibilities to meet department needs

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate\’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.