RN Perioperative Specialist: Preop & PACU Care

SCA Health; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PreOperative/PostAnesthesia Care Unit role. You will assess preoperative and postoperative status, monitor cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems, manage pain, and contribute to a comprehensive perianesthesia care plan.

Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe, effective recovery, document care accurately, and educate patients and families throughout the perioperative continuum.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA Health.
• Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility policies to include cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological systems, hemodynamic stability, pain and comfort needs, and mental status.
• Interpret information from noninvasive and invasive monitors.
• Describe underlying pathophysiology of common diseases.
• Describe physiology of anesthesia techniques and surgical interventions.
• Apply scoring systems/discharge criteria for transfer (e.g., Aldrete scores) as defined by policy.
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
• Implement the plan with: preparing for and managing recovery from anesthesia—general, monitored anesthesia care, regional, local; protecting patient from injury; communicating status; providing pain management; administering medications using the 8-rights; maintaining wound/tissue perfusion; managing fluids and balances; ensuring normothermia; preventing infection; managing co-morbid conditions; patient education; involving patient in decisions; protecting rights, dignity, and privacy; providing age-specific, culturally competent care; providing consistent care across settings.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes.
• Transfer care as needed.
• Provide hand-off reports to teammates; delegate tasks per nursing act and regulations.

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PreOperative/PostAnesthesia Care Unit role. You will assess preoperative and postoperative status, monitor cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems, manage pain, and contribute to a comprehensive perianesthesia care plan.

Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe, effective recovery, document care accurately, and educate patients and families throughout the perioperative continuum.