Preop/PACU Registered Nurse — Endoscopy Center

SCA Health (India); New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a perioperative nurse to provide comprehensive care across preoperative and postoperative phases in a dynamic care setting. You will assess patients, interpret monitors, and implement individualized plan of care for anesthesia-related recovery and safety.

The role requires RN licensure, 1 year of PACU/preoperative experience, and certifications (BLS/ACLS; PALS if pediatric care is involved).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of Preoperative or PACU experience.
• Medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Current state licensure to practice as an RN.
• BLS, ACLS (and PALS if pediatric care is included) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values while delivering perioperative care.
• Assess preoperative and postoperative status including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and pain management needs.
• Interpret monitor data and apply discharge criteria and scoring systems as defined by policy.
• Develop and implement individualized perianesthesia care plans.
• Transfer care and provide accurate hand-offs to team members and other departments.

Skills

PACU experience

Patient assessment

Preoperative nursing

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a perioperative nurse to provide comprehensive care across preoperative and postoperative phases in a dynamic care setting. You will assess patients, interpret monitors, and implement individualized plan of care for anesthesia-related recovery and safety.

The role requires RN licensure, 1 year of PACU/preoperative experience, and certifications (BLS/ACLS; PALS if pediatric care is involved).