Registered Nurse PreOp PACU I, Pool - Endoscopy Center Bucks County

UnitedHealth Group • Newtown, PA

395d • $48,298 - $86,091

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp PACU position at SCA Health involves providing comprehensive care to patients before and after surgical procedures. The role focuses on assessing patients' preoperative and postoperative status, managing recovery from anesthesia, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the perioperative continuum. The RN will collaborate with other healthcare professionals, educate patients and their families, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 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 within good standings.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment.
• Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment.
• Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Assess patient's preoperative and postoperative status according to facility policies.
• Interpret information from various noninvasive and invasive monitors.
• Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes.
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care including managing patient recovery from various anesthesia techniques.
• Communicate the patient's current status throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care.
• Provide acute pain and comfort management as needed.
• Administer medications safely and correctly using the 8-rights of safe medication administration.
• Perform interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient's wound and tissue perfusion.
• Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes and transfer care as needed.
• Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly.
• Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as needed.
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from USD $23.22 to USD $41.39.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees