Registered Nurse PreOp II, Part-Time - Surgical Center of Greensboro

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.

Our decisions are rooted in seven core values: clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion. These values shape our culture and guide our actions, ensuring your work directly impacts patients, physicians, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Assess patient’s preoperative status at intervals, including cardiovascular, respiratory, airway management, neurological, hemodynamic stability, pain and comfort needs, and mental status.
• Interpret information from noninvasive and invasive monitors accurately.
• Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes and the physiology associated with anesthesia techniques and surgical interventions.
• Develop and implement an individualized perianesthesia plan of care, including:
  • Preparing and protecting the patient from injury (positioning, thermal sources, extraneous objects).
  • Communicating the patient’s status throughout the perianesthesia continuum.
  • Protecting the patient from chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal hazards.
  • Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and reporting unsafe situations.
  • Advocating for patient safety and speaking up with concerns.
  • Handling specimens according to facility policies.
  • Adhering to standard precautions, including personal protective equipment.
  • Providing acute pain and comfort management.
  • Administering medications safely using the 8-rights of medication administration.
  • Performing interventions to maintain wound integrity and tissue perfusion.
  • Ensuring the patient returns to normothermia post-operatively.
  • Providing nursing care and monitoring per policies and procedures.
  • Protecting the patient from infection.
  • Managing co-morbid conditions and fluid administration as prescribed.
• Assess the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person and provide education on:
  • Expected psychosocial responses.
  • Nutritional and medical management.
  • Pain and wound management.
  • Expected responses to operative or invasive procedures.
• Involve the patient or support person in decisions about their perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation.
• Protect patient rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards.
• Comply with Universal Protocol, facility site validation, and time-out policies.
• Evaluate the patient’s progress toward outcomes and transfer care as needed.
• Provide accurate, concise, and pertinent hand-off reports to other teammates.
• Delegate tasks according to state Nurse Practice Act, job descriptions, and facility policies.
• Document care completely, accurately, and legibly.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with the perioperative team and stakeholders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, quality reviews, and performance improvement projects.
• Engage in the performance appraisal process and pursue professional growth.
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.
• Maintain required competencies and act as a patient advocate.
• Comply with SCA and facility policies and procedures.
• 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 ICU, ED, PACU, and/or medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state licensure to practice 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 Perioperative or Perianesthesia 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

USD $28.61–$50.82 per hour.