RN PreOp (FT) - Channel Islands Surgicenter
Company: Surgical Care Affiliates
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
US-CA-Oxnard# of Openings: 1Category: Registered NurseSystem ID:
21625Group 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 / ResponsibilitiesWe are actively hiring for an
Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp. Promote the mission, vision, and
values of SCA. Assess patient's preoperative 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. Develop an individualized perianesthesia
plan of care by implementing: 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. Protecting the 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's advocate. Handling specimens according to
facility policy and procedures. Adhering to standard precautions
including the use of personal protective equipment. 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 the knowledge level of the patient or
designated support person. Providing education regarding the
expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medical
management, pain 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 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 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 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. QualificationsGraduate of an Accredited School of
Nursing. One year of ICU, ED, PACU, and/or medical / surgical
nursing 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 or perianesthesia Nursing
is preferred. 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.PI177728937
Keywords: Surgical Care Affiliates, Oxnard , RN PreOp (FT) - Channel Islands Surgicenter, Healthcare , Oxnard, California
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