Perioperative Nurse — PreOp/PACU Care Leader

SCA Health; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

SCA Health in Newtown Township is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) in PreOp PACU to support perioperative care across our ambulatory network. You will assess patients pre- and postoperatively, monitor vital signs, and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams.

The role requires at least 1 year in PreOp/PACU, RN licensure in good standing, and BLS/ACLS (PALS if pediatric care is involved); a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care is

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of Pre Operative or PACU experience required.
• Current state licensure to practice as an RN in good standing; BLS/ACLS (PALS for pediatrics) within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Assess preoperative and postoperative status per facility policies.
• Interpret monitors and apply knowledge of physiology and anesthesia concepts.
• Develop and implement an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
• Administer medications safely using the 8 rights of medication administration.
• Provide hand-off reports and collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams.
• Maintain patient rights, dignity and privacy throughout perioperative care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Postoperative care

Perioperative nursing

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited School of Nursing graduate

RN licensure in good standing

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

SCA Health in Newtown Township is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) in PreOp PACU to support perioperative care across our ambulatory network. You will assess patients pre- and postoperatively, monitor vital signs, and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams.

The role requires at least 1 year in PreOp/PACU, RN licensure in good standing, and BLS/ACLS (PALS if pediatric care is involved); a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care is