What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN PreOp PACU I, Pool position at Surgical Care Affiliates?
RN PreOp PACU I, Pool - Mohawk Surgery Center
Overview 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. Our goal is 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.
Responsibilities
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
- Audit patient's preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures.
- Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors.
- Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
- Implement the plan of care including preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia.
- 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.
- Maintain the integrity of the patient's wound and tissue perfusion.
- Protect patient from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects.
- Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes.
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 within good standings.
- Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
- Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course.
- Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course.
