SCA Health
Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II - Surgical Specialty Center of Minnesota
SCA Health, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States
Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II - Surgical Specialty Center of Minnesota
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Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II - Surgical Specialty Center of Minnesota
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SCA Health Base pay range:
$29.00/hr - $51.00/hr Overview
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. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the
mission, vision and values
that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient‑centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in
seven core values : Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians, and improve health care in America. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit https://careers.sca.health/why-sca for details. 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, including evaluation of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, hemodynamic, pain, comfort, and mental status systems. Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors. Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes and the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques. Apply the relevant scoring system / discharge criteria for patient transfer (e.g., Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score [PARSAP], PADSS, White). Score accurately as defined by organizational policy. Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care. Implement the plan of care, including:
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia – general, monitored, regional, and local. Preventing injury from positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects. Communicating patient status throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care. Providing acute pain and comfort management as needed. Administering medications safely using the eight rights of medication administration. Performing interventions to maintain wound and tissue perfusion; to maintain fluid, electrolyte, acid‑base balance; to maintain status of genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems; to maintain normothermia; to protect from infection; and to manage co‑morbid conditions. Providing education regarding procedural expectations, medication, pain, wound, and functional recovery. Involving patient or designated support person in decisions impacting perioperative plan and rehabilitation. Protecting patient rights, dignity, and privacy; providing age‑specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice; and providing consistent and comparable care regardless of setting.
Evaluate patient’s progress toward outcomes. Transfer care as needed and provide a hand‑off report to other teammates that is accurate, concise and pertinent. Delegate tasks per state Nurse Practice Act, state board of nursing or professional registration, state laws, and job descriptions. Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly. Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as needed. Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. Participate in performance appraisal process. Use problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships. 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. Actively 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 Pre‑Operative or PACU experience required. Medical/surgical nursing experience. Current state licensure to practice in good standing. 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) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification. Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course required when pediatric care is included in facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification. USD $28.61/hr – USD $50.82/hr. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider
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Join to apply for the
Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II - Surgical Specialty Center of Minnesota
role at
SCA Health Base pay range:
$29.00/hr - $51.00/hr Overview
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. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the
mission, vision and values
that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient‑centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in
seven core values : Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians, and improve health care in America. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit https://careers.sca.health/why-sca for details. 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, including evaluation of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, hemodynamic, pain, comfort, and mental status systems. Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors. Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes and the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques. Apply the relevant scoring system / discharge criteria for patient transfer (e.g., Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score [PARSAP], PADSS, White). Score accurately as defined by organizational policy. Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care. Implement the plan of care, including:
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia – general, monitored, regional, and local. Preventing injury from positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects. Communicating patient status throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care. Providing acute pain and comfort management as needed. Administering medications safely using the eight rights of medication administration. Performing interventions to maintain wound and tissue perfusion; to maintain fluid, electrolyte, acid‑base balance; to maintain status of genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems; to maintain normothermia; to protect from infection; and to manage co‑morbid conditions. Providing education regarding procedural expectations, medication, pain, wound, and functional recovery. Involving patient or designated support person in decisions impacting perioperative plan and rehabilitation. Protecting patient rights, dignity, and privacy; providing age‑specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice; and providing consistent and comparable care regardless of setting.
Evaluate patient’s progress toward outcomes. Transfer care as needed and provide a hand‑off report to other teammates that is accurate, concise and pertinent. Delegate tasks per state Nurse Practice Act, state board of nursing or professional registration, state laws, and job descriptions. Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly. Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as needed. Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. Participate in performance appraisal process. Use problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships. 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. Actively 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 Pre‑Operative or PACU experience required. Medical/surgical nursing experience. Current state licensure to practice in good standing. 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) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification. Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course required when pediatric care is included in facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification. USD $28.61/hr – USD $50.82/hr. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider
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