Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II, Pool - Emmaus Surgical Center

Denton Surgery Center, LLC; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse specializing in PreOp and PACU care. In this vital role, you will assess and manage patients' needs before and after surgery, ensuring their comfort and safety. Your expertise will be crucial in implementing care plans and collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply!

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with one year of PreOp or PACU experience.
• Current state licensure in good standing and BLS/ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients' preoperative and postoperative status.
• Implement individualized perianesthesia care plans and manage recovery from anesthesia.
• Collaborate with disciplines and participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Anesthesia Techniques

Pain Management

Medication Administration

Patient Advocacy

Education

Accredited School of Nursing Graduate

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 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 health care 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, PADSS, White score) 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 patients from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects,
• Communicating patient status throughout the continuum of care,
• Providing acute pain and comfort management,
• Administering medications safely using the 8 rights of medication administration,
• Maintaining wound and tissue perfusion integrity,
• Monitoring and maintaining systems and balances at or above baseline levels,
• Ensuring normothermia,
• Protecting against infection,
• Managing co-morbid conditions,
• Assessing and educating patients/support persons,
• Involving patients in their care decisions,
• Protecting patient rights, dignity, and privacy,
• Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care,
• Ensuring consistent care across settings.
• Evaluate patient progress and transfer care as needed.
• Provide accurate, concise hand-off reports.
• Delegate tasks according to legal and organizational standards.
• Document care thoroughly and accurately.
• 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 team relationships.
• Maintain competencies and pursue professional growth.
• Act as a patient advocate, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Comply with policies and procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and safety huddles.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• 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.
• Current state licensure in good standing.
• Successful completion of BLS/BCLS within 90 days or current certification.
• Successful completion of ACLS within 90 days or current certification.
• Successful completion of PALS if pediatric care is included, within 90 days or current certification.

USD $48.00/Hr. USD $50.00/Hr.