RN PreOp PACU - Burlington County Endoscopy Center

SCA Health; Lumberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care organization as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Lumberton Township, NJ. In this role, you'll assess patients and develop care plans while promoting SCA Health's mission and values. Ideal candidates are committed to patient advocacy and possess relevant nursing qualifications.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• One year of Preoperative or PACU experience required.
• Medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Successful completion of BLS/BCLS and ACLS within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status according to policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensure privacy, and provide ethical care.

Skills

Assessment

Patient Advocacy

Pain Management

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current state nursing license in good standing

BLS/BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification (if applicable)

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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future, including medical, dental, vision, 401k 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 healthcare organization policies and procedures, including evaluation of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological systems, hemodynamic stability, pain, comfort needs, and mental status.
• Interpret information accurately from various monitors.
• Describe the underlying pathophysiology of common disease processes and physiology related to anesthesia techniques and surgical interventions.
• Apply scoring systems/discharge criteria (e.g., Aldrete Score, PARSAP, PADSS, White score) for patient transfer as defined by organizational policy.
• Develop and implement an individualized perianesthesia plan of care, including preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia (general, monitored, regional, local), preventing injury, communicating patient status, managing pain, administering medications safely, maintaining tissue perfusion, managing co-morbid conditions, and providing education.
• Evaluate patient progress, transfer care as needed, and provide accurate hand-off reports.
• Delegate tasks according to legal and organizational standards, document care thoroughly, collaborate with other disciplines, participate in quality improvement, and maintain competencies.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensure privacy, and provide culturally competent, ethical care.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, safety huddles, and demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

USD $40.00/Hr. USD $45.00/Hr.