Senior Perioperative Nurse — Preop/PACU II

SCA Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health, part of Optum, is hiring perianesthesia nurses in New York. The role involves comprehensive perioperative care from preoperative through recovery, with emphasis on patient safety, pain management, and post-anesthesia care.

Clinicians collaborate with surgeons and staff to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Eligibility includes nursing licensure, 1 year of Pre Operative or PACU experience, BLS/BCLS within 90 days, and ACLS/PALS as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of Pre Operative or PACU experience preferred.
• Current state licensure to practice nursing.
• BLS/BCLS certification within 90 days; ACLS and PALS as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages.
• Assess and monitor patient status using standard nursing protocols.
• Administer medications safely and document care.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

SCA Health, part of Optum, is hiring perianesthesia nurses in New York. The role involves comprehensive perioperative care from preoperative through recovery, with emphasis on patient safety, pain management, and post-anesthesia care.

Clinicians collaborate with surgeons and staff to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Eligibility includes nursing licensure, 1 year of Pre Operative or PACU experience, BLS/BCLS within 90 days, and ACLS/PALS as needed.