RN PREOP PACU - SURGICAL CENTER OF THE ROCKIES
Company: Surgery Care Affiliates
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
OverviewToday, 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.ResponsibilitiesWe 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'scardiovascular
system,respiratory system and airway management needs,neurological
system,hemodynamic stability,pain and comfort needs, andmental
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.C
ommunicating the patient's current status throughout the
perianesthesia continuum of care.P roviding acute pain and comfort
management as needed.A dministering medications safely and
correctly by using the 8 -rights of safe medication
administration.P erforming interventions to maintain the integrity
of the patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline
levels .P erforming 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.P erforming interventions to ensure the patient is at or
returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate
postoperative period.P erforming interventions to protect patient
from infection.M anaging patient's other co-morbid conditions as
applicable.M anaging patient's fluid as prescribed.A ssessing
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;I nvolving patient or designated
support person actively in decisions affecting his or her
perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process.P
rotecting patient's rights, dignity, and privacy.P roviding
age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal
standards of practice; andP roviding 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 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 p
roblem-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
.QualificationsGraduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.One year
of Pre Operative or PACU experience requiredMedical / surgical
nursing experienceCurrent 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 or
documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification.Successful
completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course
within 90 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.USD $37.00/Hr. USD
$46.00/Hr.
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