Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II, Pool - Ontario Advanced Surgery Center

Registered Nurse Pre Op PACU II, Pool

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$28.00/hr – $50.00/hr

At SCA Health we focus on people—patients, physicians, and healthcare teams. We work across 370+ ambulatory surgical centers and clinics, providing patient-centered solutions that support efficient, value-based care. Our core values are: clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more.

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Assess patient preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility policies, including cardiovascular, respiratory, airway management, neurological, hemodynamic, pain, comfort, and mental status.
• Interpret information accurately from various monitors.
• Describe pathophysiology and physiology associated with anesthesia techniques and surgical interventions.
• Apply scoring systems (e.g., Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score, PADSS) for patient transfer.
• Develop and implement individualized perianesthesia care plans.
• Perform interventions to maintain patient safety, including:
• Managing recovery from anesthesia (general, monitored, regional, local).
• Protecting patient from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects.
• Communicating patient status throughout the continuum of care.
• Providing acute pain and comfort management.
• Administering medications safely using the eight rights of safe medication administration.
• Maintaining wound integrity, tissue perfusion, and system baselines.
• Managing fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances.
• Maintaining normothermia after the postoperative period.
• Preventing infection.
• Managing comorbid conditions and fluid as prescribed.
• Assessing patient knowledge and providing education on post-operative care.
• Involving patient or support person in care decisions.
• Protecting patient rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Providing culturally competent care.
• Delivering consistent care regardless of setting.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes.
• Transfer care as needed and provide accurate hand-off reports.
• Delegate tasks per state Nurse Practice Act and relevant regulations.
• Document nursing care completely and accurately.
• Collaborate with other disciplines.
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
• Engage in the performance appraisal process.
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective teamwork.
• Maintain required competencies and pursue professional growth.
• Act as a patient advocate, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Comply with facility policies and actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and safety huddles.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of Pre‑operative or PACU nursing experience.
• Medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Current state licensure in good standing.
• Completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment (or documentation of current certification).
• Completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of employment (or documentation of current certification).
• Completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of employment (or documentation if pediatric care is included).

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Part‑time

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