RN - PreOp/PACU Specialist for Ambulatory Care

SCA Health; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the PreOp PACU setting. The role involves assessing patients preoperatively and postoperatively, interpreting monitors, and applying post-anesthesia discharge criteria as part of a collaborative perioperative team.

You'll develop individualized care plans, administer medications safely, and contribute to a high-quality, patient-centered recovery pathway within our ambulatory centers.

Qualifications

• Assess patient preoperative and postoperative status per policies and procedures.
• Describe pathophysiology and anesthesia-related physiology relevant to perioperative care.
• Develop and implement individualized perianesthesia plans of care.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA Health.
• Assess and monitor patients’ status across preop and postop phases.
• Interpret monitoring data and apply discharge criteria as defined by policy.
• Provide safe medication administration using the 8 rights.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure safe hand-offs and care continuity.
• Maintain infection control and patient rights throughout perioperative care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

PACU

Perioperative care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the PreOp PACU setting. The role involves assessing patients preoperatively and postoperatively, interpreting monitors, and applying post-anesthesia discharge criteria as part of a collaborative perioperative team.

You'll develop individualized care plans, administer medications safely, and contribute to a high-quality, patient-centered recovery pathway within our ambulatory centers.