Perioperative RN: Preop/PACU Care Expert

SCA Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is actively seeking a Registered Nurse in the PreOp/PACU to assess patients before and after surgery, monitor vital signs, and coordinate perianesthesia care. You will apply anesthesia-related knowledge, develop care plans, and ensure safety throughout the perioperative period.

Join a team that values patient-centered care and clinical excellence. Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, communicating with physicians and staff, and providing education to patients and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Current state licensure to practice in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Promote SCA Health mission, vision and values.
• Assess preoperative and postoperative status per facility policies.
• Interpret data from noninvasive and invasive monitors.
• Describe pathophysiology of common diseases and anesthesia techniques.
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
• Implement care: manage recovery from anesthesia across modalities; protect patient from injury; communicate status; provide pain management and wound/tissue care; ensure safety and infection control.
• Provide hand-off reports; delegate tasks per state regulations; document care; collaborate with team; participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Preoperative nursing

PACU nursing

Patient assessment

Pain management

Education

RN license

Job description

SCA Health is actively seeking a Registered Nurse in the PreOp/PACU to assess patients before and after surgery, monitor vital signs, and coordinate perianesthesia care. You will apply anesthesia-related knowledge, develop care plans, and ensure safety throughout the perioperative period.

Join a team that values patient-centered care and clinical excellence. Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, communicating with physicians and staff, and providing education to patients and