Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II, Part Time - Surgical Center of Ridgefield

SCA Health; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for the PreOp PACU department. This role involves assessing patients' preoperative and postoperative conditions, implementing care plans, and advocating for patient needs. Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, while making a significant impact on patient care. With a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on professional growth, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to enhance your nursing career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• One year of Preoperative or PACU experience required.
• Current state licensure in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status.
• Develop and implement individualized perianesthesia care plans.
• Provide accurate hand-off reports and collaborate with other disciplines.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Anesthesia Techniques

Pain Management

Patient Advocacy

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Medical Monitoring Equipment

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, 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 an 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 health care organization policies and procedures, including assessment of the 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 the relevant scoring system/discharge criteria for patient transfer (e.g., Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score [i.e., 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 managing patient recovery from anesthesia (general, monitored anesthesia care, regional, local), protecting the patient from injury, communicating patient status, providing pain management, administering medications safely, maintaining wound and tissue perfusion, managing co-morbid conditions, and educating the patient or support person.
• Evaluate the patient’s progress towards outcomes and transfer care as needed.
• Provide accurate hand-off reports, delegate tasks appropriately, document care thoroughly, collaborate with other disciplines, participate in quality improvement, and maintain professional competencies.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensure privacy and confidentiality, comply with policies, participate in team activities, demonstrate fiscal responsibility, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of Preoperative or PACU experience required.
• Medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state licensure in good standing.
• Successful completion of BLS/BCLS within 90 days of employment.
• Successful completion of ACLS within 90 days of employment.
• PALS certification is required if pediatric care is included in the scope of services.

USD $48.00/Hr. - USD $53.00/Hr.