RN PreOp PACU II - Celebration Surgery Center

SCA Health - Kissimmee, FL

Job Title: RN PreOp PACU II - Celebration Surgery Center

Position: Registered Nurse

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: USD $28.03/Hr. to USD $38.00/Hr.

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Location

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City: Kissimmee

State: FL

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Job 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.
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 accurately.
Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
Implement the plan of care including managing patient recovery from various anesthesia types.
Communicate the patient’s current status throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care.
Provide acute pain and comfort management as needed.
Administer medications safely and correctly by using the 8-rights of safe medication administration.
Perform interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion.
Perform interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s systems and fluid balances.
Perform interventions to ensure the patient is normothermic at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.
Perform interventions to protect patient from infection.
Manage patient’s other co-morbid conditions as applicable.
Assess knowledge level of patient or designated support person and provide education.
Involve patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting perioperative care.
Protect patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy.
Provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
Transfer care as needed and provide hand-off report to other teammates.
Delegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory requirements.
Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly.
Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as needed.
Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster relationships with team members.
Maintain required competencies and 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.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Preoperative or PACU experience
Medical / surgical nursing experience
Current state licensure to practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (if applicable)

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience: One year of Pre Operative or PACU experience required

Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

License & Certification:

Current state licensure to practice
BLS certification
ACLS certification
PALS certification (if applicable)

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401k plan with company match
Paid time off
Life and disability insurance

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

SCA Health values clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion.

Facility Details

Name: SCA Health

Description: Part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a vast network.

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