Perioperative RN: PreOp/PACU II

SCA Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced RN for the PreOp/PACU role. The position requires at least one year in Pre Operative or PACU care, with active BLS/BCLS, ACLS, and PALS where applicable.

You will assess patients, monitor perioperative status, and implement a comprehensive perianesthesia plan of care. Join a team that values clinical quality, integrity, and teamwork while providing high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of Pre Operative or PACU experience required.
• 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.
• Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (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 and procedures.
• Interpret information from monitors and describe pathophysiology.
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care and communicate patient status across the perianesthesia continuum.
• Provide education regarding psychosocial management, wound care, and expectations after surgery.
• Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Preoperative/PACU experience

BLS/BCLS within 90 days

ACLS within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

SCA Health in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced RN for the PreOp/PACU role. The position requires at least one year in Pre Operative or PACU care, with active BLS/BCLS, ACLS, and PALS where applicable.

You will assess patients, monitor perioperative status, and implement a comprehensive perianesthesia plan of care. Join a team that values clinical quality, integrity, and teamwork while providing high-quality patient-centered care.