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SCA Health

Outpatient surgical center delivering safe care

Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10
Full-timeCincinnati, OH, USA$32 - $45 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
  • At least one year of Pre-Operative or PACU nursing experience is required.
  • A current RN license in good standing in the state of practice is required.
  • Current BLS/BCLS certification is required, or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
  • Current ACLS certification is required, or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
  • Current PALS certification is required, or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire when pediatric services are within the facility's scope of care.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and monitor patients before and after surgery, including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, pain, and recovery status.
  • Develop and implement individualized plans of care throughout the perianesthesia continuum.
  • Safely recover patients from general, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), regional, and local anesthesia.
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
  • Monitor and interpret patient data, vital signs, and cardiac monitoring equipment.
  • Manage pain, comfort, fluid balance, wound care, infection prevention, and other post-procedure needs.
  • Evaluate patient readiness for discharge using established recovery and discharge criteria.
  • Educate patients and caregivers regarding procedures, medications, recovery expectations, and post-discharge care.
  • Communicate patient status effectively and provide accurate handoff reports to care team members.
  • Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff development activities, and patient safety programs.
  • Serve as a patient advocate while protecting patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
  • Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, accreditation standards, and nursing practice requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred.

About the Company

SCA Health

Outpatient surgical center delivering safe care

Arcadia Outpatient Surgery Center delivers outpatient surgical care for procedures that do not require overnight hospitalization. It uses specialized surgical services and state-of-the-art equipment in an ambulatory setting, with a family-friendly environment to ease patient experience, and it is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its differentiators include dedicated ambulatory-focused services, strict safety protocols, accreditation, and a patient-centered atmosphere compared with traditional inpatient hospitals and other outpatient facilities. The goal is to provide safe, efficient, and accessible surgical care while maintaining high care standards and strong payer-provider partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$40K
Headquarters
Homewood, AL
Founded
2007

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