PreOp/PACU RN — Ambulatory Surgery Excellence

Denton Surgery Center, LLC; West Des Moines (IA); Sur place; USD 39 950 - 57 859; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SCA Health in the United States is actively seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the PreOp/PACU unit. You will assess patients pre- and postoperatively, interpret monitors, and develop perianesthesia care plans to support safe recovery across anesthesia modalities.

You will administer medications safely, manage pain, protect patient privacy, and collaborate with physicians and teams to ensure high-quality perioperative care.

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 BLS/BCLS certification within 90 days of employment or current certification.
• Successful ACLS certification within 90 days of employment or current certification.
• Successful PALS certification when pediatric care is included within 90 days.

Responsabilités

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status per policy.
• Interpret information from monitors.
• Describe the pathophysiology of common diseases.
• Explain anesthesia techniques and procedures.
• Apply discharge scoring criteria as defined by policy.
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
• Provide perianesthesia interventions for recovery from anesthesia.
• Communicate the patient’s current status throughout the care continuum.
• Provide pain and comfort management as needed.
• Administer medications safely by the 8-rights.
• Protect patient from infection and injury.
• Educate patient and involve family in care and decisions.
• Transfer care and hand-off reports.
• Document nursing care completely and accurately.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and participate in quality improvement.
• Maintain competencies and pursue professional growth.
• Protect patient rights, privacy, and dignity.
• Provide ethical, culturally competent care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Formation

Nursing degree

Outils

BLS/BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Description du poste

SCA Health in the United States is actively seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the PreOp/PACU unit. You will assess patients pre- and postoperatively, interpret monitors, and develop perianesthesia care plans to support safe recovery across anesthesia modalities.

You will administer medications safely, manage pain, protect patient privacy, and collaborate with physicians and teams to ensure high-quality perioperative care.