Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II - Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center

SCA Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for their PreOp PACU team. This role is crucial in promoting patient safety and comfort through comprehensive assessments and individualized care plans. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring high-quality outcomes while adhering to best practices in anesthesia and pain management. Join a mission-driven team that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, and make a significant impact on patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN with experience in preoperative and postoperative care.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia and pain management techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients' preoperative and postoperative status.
• Implement individualized perianesthesia care plans and ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide quality care.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Anesthesia Techniques

Pain Management

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Patient Monitoring Systems

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support, and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure, or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other, and living out the mission, vision, and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics, and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems, and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions, and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians, and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians, and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp PACU.

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or healthcare organization policies and procedures, including assessment of:
• cardiovascular system,
• respiratory system and airway management needs,
• neurological system,
• hemodynamic stability,
• pain and comfort needs, and
• mental status.
• Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors.
• Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes.
• Describe the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions.
• Apply relevant scoring systems/discharge criteria for patient transfer (e.g., Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score [e.g., PARSAP], Post Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System [PADSS], White score) accurately as defined by organizational policy.
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care, including interventions such as:
• Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia (general, monitored anesthesia care, regional, local).
• Protecting the patient from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects.
• Communicating the patient’s current status throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care.
• Providing acute pain and comfort management as needed.
• Administering medications safely and correctly using the 8 rights of medication administration.
• Performing interventions to maintain wound integrity and tissue perfusion.
• Maintaining the status of various systems and balances at or above baseline levels.
• Ensuring the patient is at or returned to normothermia postoperatively.
• Protecting from infection.
• Managing co-morbid conditions and fluid as prescribed.
• Assessing knowledge and providing education to the patient or support person.
• Involving the patient/support person in care decisions.
• Protecting rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards.
• Ensuring consistent care across settings.
• Evaluate the patient’s progress toward outcomes.
• Transfer care as needed.
• Provide accurate, concise hand-off reports.
• Delegate tasks according to legal and organizational standards.
• Document nursing care thoroughly and legibly.
• Collaborate with other disciplines.
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
• Participate in performance appraisals.
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective teamwork.
• Maintain required competencies and pursue professional growth.
• Act as a patient advocate, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Comply with facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and safety huddles.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.