Registered Nurse Endoscopy II - Memorial Care OPSC Long Beach

About the role

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. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of over 370 ambulatory surgical centers, 400+ specialty physician practice clinics, and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services designed to support physicians, health systems, and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart is how we operate, rooted in seven core values: clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion. These values shape our culture and guide every decision we make.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an individualized perioperative patient plan of care, including:
  • Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.
  • Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and reporting unsafe situations.
  • Advocating for patient safety and speaking up with concerns.
  • Handling specimens according to facility policy.
  • Adhering to standard precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Complying with Universal Protocol, site validation, and time-out policies.
  • Communicating the patient’s current status to relevant parties throughout care.
• Administer medications safely using the 8 rights of medication administration.
• Practice and monitor aseptic technique.
• Implement the plan of care, including:
  • Managing patient recovery from anesthesia, including moderate sedation and monitored anesthesia care.
  • Assessing patient status at intervals per facility policies.
  • Providing nursing care and appropriate monitoring.
  • Performing interventions to maintain tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.
  • Ensuring endoscopy scopes are prepared per policies and manufacturer instructions.
  • Maintaining endoscopy instruments and troubleshooting malfunctions.
  • Performing interventions to maintain or restore baseline levels for genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, as well as fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances.
  • Returning the patient to normothermia post-operatively.
  • Protecting the patient from infection.
• Assess the patient’s knowledge level and provide education on:
  • Expected psychosocial responses.
  • Nutritional and medication management.
  • Pain management and expected procedure responses.
• Involve the patient or designated support person in care decisions and the rehabilitation process.
• Protect the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Provide age-specific, culturally competent, and ethical care within legal standards.
• Evaluate the patient’s progress toward outcomes.
• Transfer care as applicable and provide accurate, concise hand-off reports.
• Delegate tasks according to state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.
• Document care accurately, timely, and legibly.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with the team and stakeholders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, quality reviews, and performance improvement projects.
• Engage in the performance appraisal process and maintain required competencies.
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.
• Pursue professional growth and act as a patient advocate.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of health information.
• Comply with SCA and facility policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of GI, OR, and/or medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state nursing licensure in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 90 days of employment (or current certification).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of employment (or current certification).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days if pediatric care is within the facility’s scope of services (or current certification).
• Specialty certification in GI Nursing preferred.

Benefits

SCA Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Additional benefits available; visit https://careers.sca.health/why-sca for more details.

Pay

$50.00–$60.00 per hour.