RN PreOp PACU, Pool - Castle Rock Surgery Center - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Company: Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC
Location: Castle Rock
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
RN PreOp PACU, Pool - Castle Rock Surgery Center
Overview Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care
for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists
holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our
teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians,
health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on
the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience
for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As
part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system
that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex
healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of
physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to
customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge: We connect
patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of
Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business. We
have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice
solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to
support growth and transition to value-based care. We lead the
industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1
bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to
patients. We help physicians address everything beyond surgical
procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines. The
new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are
going-and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Responsibilities We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse
(RN) PreOp PACU. 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 to include the patient's cardiovascular system,
respiratory system and airway management needs, neurological
system, hemodynamic stability, pain and comfort needs, and 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 i.e., PARSAP , 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
anesthesia - general. Preparing for and managing patient recovery
from anesthesia - monitored anesthesia care. Preparing for and
managing patient recovery from anesthesia - regional. Preparing for
and managing patient recovery from anesthesia - local. 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 by 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 co-morbid 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; and Providing
consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting. Provide
hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and
pertinent to the patient's condition and response to care. Delegate
tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable),
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 Pre Operative or PACU experience required Pain
management experience, preferred. Medical / surgical nursing
experience Current state licensure to practice within good
standings. Active BLS required at time of hire. For safety reasons
personnel cannot interact with patients without BLS. Successful
completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course
within 30 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS
certification. Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included
in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or
documentation of current PALS certification. Working
Conditions/Physical Requirements: Physically demanding, high-stress
environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable
diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Pushing and
pulling heavy objects Full range of body motion including handling
and lifting patients and equipment Manual and finger dexterity Hand
eye coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs Corrected vision
and hearing to within normal range Working irregular hours Graduate
of an Accredited School of Nursing. One year of Pre Operative or
PACU experience required Pain management experience, preferred.
Medical / surgical nursing experience Current state licensure to
practice within good standings. Active BLS required at time of
hire. For safety reasons personnel cannot interact with patients
without BLS. Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support (ACLS) Course within 30 days of employment or documentation
of current ACLS certification. Successful completion of Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care
is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of
employment or documentation of current PALS certification. Working
Conditions/Physical Requirements: Physically demanding, high-stress
environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable
diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Pushing and
pulling heavy objects Full range of body motion including handling
and lifting patients and equipment Manual and finger dexterity Hand
eye coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs Corrected vision
and hearing to within normal range Working irregular hours We are
actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp PACU. 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 to
include the patient's cardiovascular system, respiratory system and
airway management needs, neurological system, hemodynamic
stability, pain and comfort needs, and 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
i.e., PARSAP , 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 anesthesia - general.
Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia -
monitored anesthesia care. Preparing for and managing patient
recovery from anesthesia - regional. Preparing for and managing
patient recovery from anesthesia - local. 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 . click apply
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