Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II, Pool - Gladiolus Surgery Center
SCA Health, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Overview
At SCA Health, we believe that 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 over 15,000 professionals working together to live out the mission, vision, and values that define our organization.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by creating more accessible, patient‑centered practice solutions across over 370 ambulatory surgical centers, 400 specialty physician practice clinics, and numerous labs and hospitals. We support physicians, health systems, and employers in delivering efficient, value‑based care to patients without compromising quality or provider autonomy.
Our culture is driven by seven core values that inform our actions and culture:
Clinical quality
Integrity
Service excellence
Teamwork
Accountability
Continuous improvement
Inclusion
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Visit https://careers.sca.health/why-sca to learn more about our benefits.
Responsibilities
Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or health‑care organization policies and procedures, including:
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system and airway management needs
Neurological system
Hemodynamic stability
Pain and comfort needs
Mental status
Interpret information accurately from various non‑invasive and invasive monitors.
Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes.
Describe the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions.
Apply the relevant scoring system/discharge criteria for patient transfer (e.g., Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score, PADSS, White score) as defined by organizational policy.
Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
Implement the plan of care, including:
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia— general
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia— monitored anesthesia care
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia— regional
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia— local
Preparing for and protecting patient from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects
Communicating the patient’s current status throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care
Providing acute pain and comfort management as needed
Administering medications safely and correctly using the 8‑rights of safe medication administration
Performing interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels
Performing interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid‑base balances at or above baseline levels
Performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period
Performing interventions to protect patient from infection
Managing patient’s other co‑morbid conditions as applicable
Managing patient’s fluid as prescribed
Assessing knowledge level of patient or designated support person and providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain and comfort management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure
Involving patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process
Protecting patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy
Providing age‑specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice
Providing consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting
Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
Transfer care as needed.
Provide hand‑off report to other teammates that is accurate, concise, and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
Delegate tasks according to the State Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), State Board of Nursing or professional registration requirements, State laws, and job descriptions.
Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly.
Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as needed.
Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
Participate in the performance appraisal process.
Use problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
Maintain required competencies.
Pursue professional growth.
Act as a patient advocate while maintaining privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
Comply with all facility policies and procedures when providing patient care.
Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
One year of preoperative or PACU experience required.
Medical/surgical nursing experience.
Current state licensure to practice in good standing. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification.
Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.
Pay
USD $40.00/Hr. USD $45.00/Hr.
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At SCA Health, we believe that 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 over 15,000 professionals working together to live out the mission, vision, and values that define our organization.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by creating more accessible, patient‑centered practice solutions across over 370 ambulatory surgical centers, 400 specialty physician practice clinics, and numerous labs and hospitals. We support physicians, health systems, and employers in delivering efficient, value‑based care to patients without compromising quality or provider autonomy.
Our culture is driven by seven core values that inform our actions and culture:
Clinical quality
Integrity
Service excellence
Teamwork
Accountability
Continuous improvement
Inclusion
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Visit https://careers.sca.health/why-sca to learn more about our benefits.
Responsibilities
Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or health‑care organization policies and procedures, including:
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system and airway management needs
Neurological system
Hemodynamic stability
Pain and comfort needs
Mental status
Interpret information accurately from various non‑invasive and invasive monitors.
Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes.
Describe the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions.
Apply the relevant scoring system/discharge criteria for patient transfer (e.g., Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score, PADSS, White score) as defined by organizational policy.
Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
Implement the plan of care, including:
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia— general
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia— monitored anesthesia care
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia— regional
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia— local
Preparing for and protecting patient from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects
Communicating the patient’s current status throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care
Providing acute pain and comfort management as needed
Administering medications safely and correctly using the 8‑rights of safe medication administration
Performing interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels
Performing interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid‑base balances at or above baseline levels
Performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period
Performing interventions to protect patient from infection
Managing patient’s other co‑morbid conditions as applicable
Managing patient’s fluid as prescribed
Assessing knowledge level of patient or designated support person and providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain and comfort management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure
Involving patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process
Protecting patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy
Providing age‑specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice
Providing consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting
Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
Transfer care as needed.
Provide hand‑off report to other teammates that is accurate, concise, and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
Delegate tasks according to the State Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), State Board of Nursing or professional registration requirements, State laws, and job descriptions.
Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly.
Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as needed.
Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
Participate in the performance appraisal process.
Use problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
Maintain required competencies.
Pursue professional growth.
Act as a patient advocate while maintaining privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
Comply with all facility policies and procedures when providing patient care.
Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
One year of preoperative or PACU experience required.
Medical/surgical nursing experience.
Current state licensure to practice in good standing. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification.
Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.
Pay
USD $40.00/Hr. USD $45.00/Hr.
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