Senior Perioperative Nurse - PreOp/PACU II

SCA Health (India); Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking perianesthesia nurses to support preoperative and postoperative care across a network of facilities in the United States. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, monitoring, and individualized care plans to optimize recovery after anesthesia and procedures.

Responsibilities include safe medication administration, collaboration with the surgical team, and educating patients and families about perioperative expectations and post-discharge care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of Preoperative or PACU experience required.
• Current state RN license and BLS/ACLS as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status pre- and postoperatively according to policy.
• Interpret monitors and vital signs to ensure patient safety.
• Develop and implement perianesthesia care plans.
• Administer medications safely using the 8 rights of medication administration.
• Provide patient education and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with surgical team to optimize recovery outcomes.

Skills

Preoperative assessment

PACU care

Postoperative monitoring

Pain management

Education

Accredited Nursing Program / RN

Job description

SCA Health is seeking perianesthesia nurses to support preoperative and postoperative care across a network of facilities in the United States. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, monitoring, and individualized care plans to optimize recovery after anesthesia and procedures.

Responsibilities include safe medication administration, collaboration with the surgical team, and educating patients and families about perioperative expectations and post-discharge care.