SCA Health
Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II - Lutheran Campus Ambulatory Surgery Center
SCA Health, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States, 80033
Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II - Lutheran Campus Ambulatory Surgery Center
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Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II - Lutheran Campus Ambulatory Surgery Center
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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. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
We are rooted in seven core values: Clinical quality, Integrity, Service excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, Continuous improvement, and Inclusion.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit
our benefits page
for details.
Base Pay Range $40.00/hr - $50.00/hr
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:
Cardiovascular, respiratory and airway management needs
Neurological system
Hemodynamic stability
Pain and comfort needs
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.
Apply the relevant scoring system/discharge criteria for patient transfer (e.g., Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score, Post Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System [PADSS], White score) accurately as defined by organizational policy.
Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
Implement the plan of care including the following interventions:
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from general anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, regional anesthesia, and local anesthesia
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
Providing acute pain and comfort management as needed
Administering medications safely and correctly 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 maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances 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
Performing interventions to protect patient from infection
Managing patient’s other comorbid conditions as applicable
Managing patient’s fluid as prescribed
Assessing knowledge level of patient or designated support person and providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain and comfort 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
Providing consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting
Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
Transfer care as needed.
Provide hand‑off report to other teammates that is accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
Delegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act, state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, 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 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 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 preoperative 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) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification (required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II - Lutheran Campus Ambulatory Surgery Center
role at
SCA Health
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. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
We are rooted in seven core values: Clinical quality, Integrity, Service excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, Continuous improvement, and Inclusion.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit
our benefits page
for details.
Base Pay Range $40.00/hr - $50.00/hr
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:
Cardiovascular, respiratory and airway management needs
Neurological system
Hemodynamic stability
Pain and comfort needs
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.
Apply the relevant scoring system/discharge criteria for patient transfer (e.g., Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score, Post Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System [PADSS], White score) accurately as defined by organizational policy.
Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
Implement the plan of care including the following interventions:
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from general anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, regional anesthesia, and local anesthesia
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
Providing acute pain and comfort management as needed
Administering medications safely and correctly 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 maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances 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
Performing interventions to protect patient from infection
Managing patient’s other comorbid conditions as applicable
Managing patient’s fluid as prescribed
Assessing knowledge level of patient or designated support person and providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain and comfort 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
Providing consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting
Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
Transfer care as needed.
Provide hand‑off report to other teammates that is accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
Delegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act, state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, 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 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 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 preoperative 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) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification (required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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