Perioperative RN: Preop & PACU Specialist

SCA Health; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) in the PreOp PACU role for our California facilities. You will assess preoperative and postoperative status, manage anesthesia recovery, and implement individualized perianesthesia plans of care.

The position requires BLS/BCLS within 90 days, ACLS within 90 days, and PALS if pediatric care is included, with a focus on safety and patient-centered outcomes. Join a team that emphasizes clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork,

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/BCLS) within 90 days of employment.
• Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of employment.
• PALS certification is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status per facility policies and procedures.
• Interpret information from monitors and describe pathophysiology of diseases.
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care and implement it.
• Prepare for and manage patient recovery from anesthesia across various modalities.
• Provide education to patient and family regarding perioperative care and expected outcomes.
• Collaborate with the care team and ensure safe medication administration (8 rights).
• Document care completely and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Preoperative nursing

PACU experience

Patient assessment

Education

RN License / Nursing degree

Job description

SCA Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) in the PreOp PACU role for our California facilities. You will assess preoperative and postoperative status, manage anesthesia recovery, and implement individualized perianesthesia plans of care.

The position requires BLS/BCLS within 90 days, ACLS within 90 days, and PALS if pediatric care is included, with a focus on safety and patient-centered outcomes. Join a team that emphasizes clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork,