Registered Nurse PreOp
4 weeks ago
Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:
- We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
- We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
- We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
- We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.
Responsibilities
We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp.
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
- Assess patient's preoperative 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, and
- 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.
- Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care by implementing:
- 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.
- Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.
- Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
- Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient's advocate.
- Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
- Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Providing acute pain and comfort management as needed.
- Administering medications safely and correctly by 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 ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.
- Providing nursing and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Performing interventions to protect patient from infection.
- Managing patient's other co-morbid conditions as applicable.
- Managing patient's fluid as prescribed.
- Assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person.
- Providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medical management, pain 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; and
- Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy.
- Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes.
- Transfer care as needed.
- Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are 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 episode of care completely, accurately, and legibly.
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and other stakeholders.
- Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.
- 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 SCA and 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.
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
- One year of ICU, ED, PACU, and/or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred.
- 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.
- Specialty certification in Perioperative or perianesthesia Nursing is preferred.
USD $50.00/Hr. USD $54.00/Hr.
-
Registered Nurse
1 day ago
La Jolla, California, United States Surgery Care Affiliates Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.Assess patient's preoperative status at intervals according to...
-
Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU
2 days ago
La Jolla, California, United States SCA Health Full timeOverview Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality...
-
Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU
2 days ago
La Jolla, California, United States Surgery Care Affiliates Full timeOverviewToday, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality...
-
Perioperative Registered Nurse Leader
1 day ago
La Jolla, California, United States Surgery Care Affiliates Full timeJob SummaryThis position involves working as a Perianesthesia Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp at SCA Health. As a member of our team, you will promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA while assessing patient's preoperative status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures. This includes evaluating the patient's...
-
Registered Nurse PreOp
4 weeks ago
La Jolla, United States Surgery Care Affiliates Full timeOverview Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality...
-
Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU
5 days ago
La Jolla, United States SCA Health Full timeOverview Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality...
-
Registered Nurse
2 weeks ago
La Vergne, United States Williamson Health Full timeRegistered Nurse - Preop & PACU - PRN - Days at Williamson Health summary: The Registered Nurse in the Preop & PACU unit at Williamson Health is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating pre- and post-anesthesia patient care. This role requires collaboration with surgical team members and involves performing comprehensive assessments,...
-
Registered Nurse
2 weeks ago
La Vergne, United States Williamson Health Full timeRegistered Nurse - Preop & PACU - PRN - Days at Williamson Health summary: The Registered Nurse in the Preop & PACU unit at Williamson Health is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating pre- and post-anesthesia patient care. This role requires collaboration with surgical team members and involves performing comprehensive assessments,...
-
Registered Nurse
2 weeks ago
La Vergne, United States Williamson Health Full timeRegistered Nurse - Preop & PACU - PRN - Days at Williamson Health summary: As a Registered Nurse in Preop and PACU, I assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for individuals undergoing anesthesia. I collaborate with surgical teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of care while providing emotional and psychosocial support for patients and...
-
RN PRN Preop PACU
5 days ago
La Grange, United States Baptist Health Full timeJob Description: Registered Nurse PRN Preop PACU Job Summary: The Surgical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who, under the immediate supervision of the Director of Surgical Services/Nurse Manager and Charge RN, is responsible for the safety of the patient while in the operating area and assists with the supervision of nonprofessional personnel in...
-
Registered Nurse
2 weeks ago
La Vergne, United States Williamson Health Full timeRegistered Nurse - Preop & PACU - PRN - Days at Williamson Health summary: The Registered Nurse in the Preop & PACU unit at Williamson Health is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating pre- and post-anesthesia patient care. This role requires collaboration with surgical team members and involves performing comprehensive assessments,...
-
Registered Nurse
7 days ago
La Vergne, United States Williamson Health Full timeRegistered Nurse - Preop & PACU - PRN - Days at Williamson Health summary: As a Registered Nurse specializing in preoperative and post-anesthesia care, I am dedicated to assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in an ambulatory surgery environment. I ensure safe medication administration and provide education and support for patients...
-
Registered Nurse Preoperative Care
1 day ago
La Jolla, California, United States Surgery Care Affiliates Full timeJob DescriptionAs a Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp at SCA, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest quality patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.Assess patient's preoperative status, considering cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, hemodynamic stability, pain, and mental status.Implement individualized perianesthesia plans...
-
Operating Room Staff Nurse Expert
1 day ago
La Jolla, California, United States Surgery Care Affiliates Full timeResponsibilitiesWe are actively hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp at SCA Health. The ideal candidate will be responsible for promoting the mission, vision, and values of SCA, assessing patient's preoperative status, interpreting information from noninvasive and invasive monitors, developing an individualized perianesthesia plan of care, implementing...
-
Perioperative Nurse Specialist
3 days ago
La Jolla, California, United States SCA Health Full time**About SCA Health**We have a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge.Job Description:As a Registered Nurse PreOp, you will play a vital role in ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Your responsibilities will include promoting the mission, vision, and...
-
Registered Nurse
7 days ago
La Vergne, United States Williamson Health Full timeRegistered Nurse - Preop & PACU - PRN - Days at Williamson Health summary: The Registered Nurse in the Preop & PACU unit at Williamson Health is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating pre- and post-anesthesia patient care. This role requires collaboration with surgical team members and involves performing comprehensive...
-
Registered Nurse
2 days ago
La Vergne, United States Williamson Health Full timeRegistered Nurse - Preop & PACU - PRN - Days at Williamson Health summary: The Registered Nurse in Preop & PACU at Williamson Health is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating ambulatory pre- and post-anesthesia patient care. This role requires collaboration with surgical teams to ensure timely and effective patient care, while...
-
Registered Nurse
11 hours ago
La Vergne, United States Williamson Health Full timeRegistered Nurse - Preop & PACU - PRN - Days at Williamson Health summary: The Registered Nurse in Preop & PACU at Williamson Health is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating ambulatory pre- and post-anesthesia patient care. This role requires collaboration with surgical teams to ensure timely and effective patient care, while...
-
Travel Nurse RN
3 weeks ago
Lafayette, LA, United States Advantis Medical Full timeTravel Nurse RN - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,960 per week at Advantis Medical summary: Advantis Medical is seeking an experienced Travel Nurse RN specializing in PreOp and PACU in Lafayette, Louisiana. This contract job offers highly competitive weekly pay for a duration of 52 weeks, with a focus on providing compassionate and high-quality...
-
Critical Care Registered Nurse
1 day ago
La Jolla, California, United States Surgery Care Affiliates Full timeAbout UsAt SCA Health, we believe in delivering high-quality patient care while supporting physician specialists holistically. Our organization consists of 11,000 dedicated teammates who care for over 1 million patients each year. We strive to create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans, and health systems around a common goal:...
