RN PACU (FT) - North Coast Surgery Center
Company: SCA Health
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
US-CA-Oceanside# of Openings: 1Category: Registered NurseSystem
ID: 21384Group Name: TGSOverviewSurgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is
transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly
create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health
systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and
healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to
achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and
a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower
total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA's
11,000 teammates operate more than 260 surgical facilities that
serve over 1 million patients per year. For more information on
SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com.Why join SCA? Consider the following
fantastic benefits...Positive work cultureCareer growth
opportunitiesComprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance -
eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid time off plus 8 paid
holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption benefitsEmployer-paid life and
short- and long-term disability insuranceExcellent 401(k) Plan
Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesAs a representative of Surgical
Care Affiliates, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors
have a direct impact on the Facility's success. Interaction with
patients, families, physicians, referral sources, affiliated
schools, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors,
etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous,
respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should
promote an atmosphere of teamwork, a culture of safety, and in
accordance with SCA Core Values. Primary Responsibilities: Promote
the mission, vision, and values of SCA. Assess patient status
throughout the episode of care 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 (eg, Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score [ie, PARSAP],
Post Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System [PADSS], White) score
accurately as defined by organizational policy. Develop an
individualized perianesthesia plan of care by implementing:
Managing patient recovery from anesthesia - general. Managing
patient recovery from anesthesia - monitored anesthesia care.
Managing patient recovery from anesthesia - regional. Managing
patient recovery from anesthesia - local. Protecting patient from
injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical
mechanical and thermal sources. Demonstrating safe operation of
equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and
correcting an unsafe situation. Speaking up with safety concerns
acting as the patient advocate. Handling all specimens according to
facility policy and procedures. Adhering to standard precautions
including the use of personal protective equipment. Communicating
the patient's current status to relevant parties throughout the
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 ensure the patient is at or returned to
normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative
period. Providing nursing and appropriate monitoring in accordance
with policies and procedures. 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
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; Complying with Universal Protocol and
facility site validation and time-out policy. 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 episode of care completely, accurately, and
legibly. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration
skills with members of the perioperative team and other
stakeholders Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in
planning perioperative patient care. 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 SCA and 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. 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 QualificationsGraduate of an
Accredited School of Nursing. One year of PACU experience
preferred. 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 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. Specialty
certification in Perioperative Nursing or Perianesthesia is
preferred. PI187419339
Keywords: SCA Health, Oceanside , RN PACU (FT) - North Coast Surgery Center, Healthcare , Oceanside, California
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