Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II, Part-Time - Northeast Alliance Surgery Center

About the role

We are hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for PreOp and PACU at a facility specializing in Plastics, Ortho, Podiatry, Spine, Pain, GI, and Ophthalmic service lines. The RN will be trained for both Pre-Op and PACU roles. The facility operates from 0600 to 1800, with the position requiring (3) 8-hour shifts per week, including one late shift. BLS certification is required, and ACLS is preferred. Training will be provided upon hire if needed. The facility uses EPIC EMR.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA Health.
• Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status at intervals, including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, hemodynamic, pain, comfort, and mental status.
• Interpret information from noninvasive and invasive monitors.
• Describe the underlying pathophysiology of common disease processes and the physiology associated with anesthesia techniques and surgical interventions.
• Apply relevant scoring systems/discharge criteria (e.g., Aldrete Score, PARSAP, PADSS, White) accurately.
• Develop and implement an individualized perianesthesia plan of care, including:
  • Managing patient recovery from general, monitored anesthesia care, regional, and local anesthesia.
  • Protecting patients from injury related to positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects.
  • Communicating patient status throughout the perianesthesia continuum.
  • Providing acute pain and comfort management.
  • Administering medications safely using the 8-rights of medication administration.
  • Maintaining wound integrity and tissue perfusion.
  • Ensuring patient systems (genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological) and fluid/electrolyte balances are at or above baseline.
  • Returning the patient to normothermia post-operatively.
  • Protecting patients from infection.
  • Managing co-morbid conditions and fluids as prescribed.
• Assess and educate patients or designated support persons on expected responses, pain management, wound care, and rehabilitation.
• Involve patients or support persons in perioperative decisions.
• Provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes and transfer care as needed.
• Provide accurate, concise hand-off reports to teammates.
• Delegate tasks according to state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.
• Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly.
• Collaborate with other disciplines as needed.
• Participate in quality review, performance improvement projects, and performance appraisals.
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective teamwork.
• Maintain required competencies and pursue professional growth.
• Act as a patient advocate, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of Pre-Operative or PACU experience required; medical/surgical nursing experience accepted.
• Current state RN licensure in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 90 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred (required within 90 days if not currently certified).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days if pediatric care is within the facility’s scope of services.

Pay

USD $35.00/Hr. – USD $50.00/Hr.

Benefits

SCA Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, 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.

Schedule

Three 8-hour shifts per week, including one late shift. Facility hours: 0600 – 1800.