Registered Nurse PACU (POOL) - Antelope Valley Surgery Center
Company: SCA Health
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Category: Per DiemOverviewSurgical 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. 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
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. PI187552426
Keywords: SCA Health, Lancaster , Registered Nurse PACU (POOL) - Antelope Valley Surgery Center, Healthcare , Lancaster, California
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