Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II, Part-Time - Texas Health Craig Ranch Surgery Cen
Denton Surgery Center, LLC, Mckinney, TX, United States
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.
At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit https://careers.sca.health/why-sca to learn more about our benefits.
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 health care organization policies and procedures to include the patient’s
cardiovascular system
respiratory system and airway management needs
neurological system
hemodynamic stability
pain and comfort needs
mental status
Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive 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) accurately as defined by organizational policy
Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care
Implement the plan of care including the following interventions:
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
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 and maintain 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 Pre Operative or PACU experience required
Medical / surgical nursing experience
Current state licensure to practice within good standings
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 is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification
USD $38.00/Hr. USD $46.00/Hr.
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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.
At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit https://careers.sca.health/why-sca to learn more about our benefits.
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 health care organization policies and procedures to include the patient’s
cardiovascular system
respiratory system and airway management needs
neurological system
hemodynamic stability
pain and comfort needs
mental status
Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive 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) accurately as defined by organizational policy
Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care
Implement the plan of care including the following interventions:
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
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 and maintain 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 Pre Operative or PACU experience required
Medical / surgical nursing experience
Current state licensure to practice within good standings
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 is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification
USD $38.00/Hr. USD $46.00/Hr.
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