Preop/PACU RN: Patient-Centered Recovery Expert

SCA Health; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) for the PreOp/PACU role. You will assess preoperative and postoperative status, interpret monitors, apply discharge criteria, and develop perianesthesia plans of care to ensure patient safety and comfort.

You will collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams, educate patients and families, and provide age-specific, culturally competent care while maintaining the highest standards of nursing practice.

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.
• BLS/BCLS certification within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.
• PALS certification required if pediatric care is part of scope within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA Health.
• Assess patient preoperative and postoperative status according to policies.
• Interpret information from monitors and apply discharge criteria.
• Develop and implement perianesthesia care plans.
• Communicate patient status during the perianesthesia continuum.
• Provide pain and comfort management and safe medication administration.

Skills

PACU experience

Medical/surgical nursing

ACLS/PALS

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Current state nursing licensure in good standing

Job description

SCA Health in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) for the PreOp/PACU role. You will assess preoperative and postoperative status, interpret monitors, apply discharge criteria, and develop perianesthesia plans of care to ensure patient safety and comfort.

You will collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams, educate patients and families, and provide age-specific, culturally competent care while maintaining the highest standards of nursing practice.