Perioperative Nurse - Preop Specialist

SCA Health (India); Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is actively hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PreOp phase. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered perioperative care, with responsibilities spanning assessment, planning, and patient education across the perianesthesia continuum.

The role requires nursing licensure, ICU/ED/PACU or medical-surgical experience, and adherence to safety protocols. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of ICU, ED, PACU, and/or medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state licensure to practice within good standing.
• Successful completion of BLS/BCLS within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS course within 90 days of employment.
• PALS if pediatric care is included within 90 days of employment.
• Specialty certification in Perioperative or perianesthesia nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Assess patient’s preoperative status per facility policies.
• Interpret information from monitors.
• Describe pathophysiology of diseases and anesthesia techniques.
• Develop individualized perianesthesia care plans.
• Provide education to patient and designated support person.
• Transfer care and provide accurate hand-off reports.
• Maintain patient rights, privacy and dignity; uphold Universal Protocol.

Skills

ICU experience

ED experience

PACU experience

Medical-surgical nursing

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

BLS/BCLS within 90 days

ACLS certification within 90 days

PALS certification if pediatric care included

Job description

SCA Health is actively hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PreOp phase. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered perioperative care, with responsibilities spanning assessment, planning, and patient education across the perianesthesia continuum.

The role requires nursing licensure, ICU/ED/PACU or medical-surgical experience, and adherence to safety protocols. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.