Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II - Maitland Surgery Center

SCA Health; Maitland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their PreOp PACU team. This role is vital in ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience. As part of a collaborative environment, you will assess patients' needs, implement care plans, and provide education to patients and their families. Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, contributing to the delivery of high-quality health care solutions in a supportive atmosphere. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and enhance the overall surgical experience.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Valid RN license with strong assessment skills.
• Experience in preoperative and postoperative care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients pre- and post-anesthesia.
• Implement individualized care plans and manage recovery.
• Educate patients and families about care processes.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Anesthesia Techniques

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Pain Management

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse License

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

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 [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 peri-anesthesia continuum.
• Providing pain and comfort management as needed.
• Administering medications safely using the 8 rights of medication administration.
• Performing interventions to maintain wound integrity, tissue perfusion, and system balances at or above baseline levels.
• Ensuring the patient is at or returned to normothermia postoperatively.
• Protecting the patient from infection.
• Managing co-morbid conditions and fluid management as prescribed.
• Assessing knowledge and providing education to the patient/support person.
• Involving the patient/support person in care decisions and rehabilitation.
• Protecting patient rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards.
• Ensuring consistent care regardless of setting.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes.
• Transfer care as needed and provide accurate hand-off reports.
• Delegate tasks according to laws and job descriptions.
• Document care thoroughly and accurately.
• Collaborate with other disciplines.
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
• Engage in performance appraisal and professional growth.
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Maintain competencies and act as a patient advocate.
• Comply with policies and participate in team activities.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and perform other duties as assigned.