Perioperative RN — PreOp/PACU Care Leader

Sca-Health-; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health, part of Optum, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the PreOp/PACU. You will assess patients before and after surgery, monitor vital signs, and implement tailored perianesthesia plans. You’ll collaborate across teams to promote safe recovery and high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safe medication administration, and effective communication during hand-offs. Join a mission-driven team delivering value-based care in America.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of Pre Operative or PACU experience required.
• Medical / surgical nursing experience.
• Current state licensure to practice within good standings.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification.
• Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
• PALS course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility policies to include cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and other body systems.
• Interpret information from noninvasive and invasive monitors.
• Describe pathophysiology of common diseases and physiology of anesthesia techniques.
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care including recovery management for various anesthesia modalities.
• Communicate patient status during perioperative care and provide pain management as needed.
• Perform medication administration safely and document nursing care.
• Provide hand-off reports to teammates and ensure patient rights and privacy.

Skills

Preoperative care

PACU nursing

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Education

RN license

BLS/BCLS

ACLS

PALS (if pediatric care)

Job description

SCA Health, part of Optum, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the PreOp/PACU. You will assess patients before and after surgery, monitor vital signs, and implement tailored perianesthesia plans. You’ll collaborate across teams to promote safe recovery and high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safe medication administration, and effective communication during hand-offs. Join a mission-driven team delivering value-based care in America.