Registered Nurse PreOp PACU (FT) - Memorial Care OPSC Long Beach
Company: Surgical Care Affiliates
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: May 5, 2022
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Job Description:
US-CA-Long Beach# of Openings: 1Category: Registered NurseSystem
ID: 19264Group Name: TGSOverviewMemorialCare Surgical Center,
located in Long Beach CA, is seeking a Full Time PreOp PACU
Registered Nurse to join their team. MemorialCare Surgical Center -
Long Beach is a high volume, multi-specialty surgery center that
offers quality care, specialized equipment, and advanced technology
in a safe, family-friendly environment. Want to know more about
this surgery center, click here.Why join our team? Consider the
following fantastic benefits...Competitive salary and bonus
structurePositive work culture: birthday celebrations, off-site
mixers, annual holiday eventsCareer 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)
PlanSurgical 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 10,000 teammates operate
more than 250 surgical facilities that serve nearly 1 million
patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit
www.scasurgery.com.Accountabilities / 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's cardiovascular system, respiratory system and airway
management needs, neurological system, hemodynamic stability, pain
and comfort needs, and mental 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. Communicating the patient's current status throughout the
perianesthesia 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 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.
Performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to
normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative
period. 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 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; 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; and Providing
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
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 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 requiredER or ICU 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 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. 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 As 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.PI176265927
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