Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II, Pool - Advanced Surgery Center of Long Island

Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp PACU

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.

What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion. Our values aren't empty words they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more.

Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp PACU at Advanced Surgery Center of Long Island, Port Jefferson Station 11776.

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA and Advanced Surgery Center of Long Island.
• Assess patients' preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures.
• Develop an individualized patient plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care including the following interventions:
• Admitting patients to the Center.
• Assisting Physicians during procedures.
• Preparing for and managing patient's recovery from anesthesia
• Administering medications and fluids safely and correctly as needed.
• Performing interventions as needed to maintain the status of the patient at or above baseline levels.
• Assessing knowledge level of patient or designated support person and providing education regarding procedure, postoperative period, and discharge care.
• 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.
• Overseeing patient and staff flow.
• Transfer care as needed.
• Provide hand-off reports to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient's condition and response to care.
• Delegate tasks accordingly
• Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly.
• Maintain required competencies.
• 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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Participate in survey preparation.

Qualifications

• Current NY RN license
• One year of Medical / surgical nursing experience required
• Previous critical care or PACU experience preferred
• Current state licensure to practice within good standings.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• ACLS certification (Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification)

USD $45.00/Hr.