Registered Nurse Pre Assessment Testing (FT) - Marin Specialty Surgical Center
Company: SCA Health
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:Surgical 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 .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) PlanAccountabilities /
Responsibilities:We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse
Pre-Assessment Testing.Promote the mission, vision, and values of
SCA.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:Communicating the patient's current status
throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care.Evaluating the
patient's past medical history and surgical plan using the PAT
anesthesia protocolsInterviewing pre-operative patients to gather
necessary data to assist for admissionReviewing all preoperative
test results and notifying physicians when results are outside
normal limits or incomplete.Serving as initial and primary contact
for referral sources to direct screening and clearance of patients
scheduled for, or potentially to be scheduled for
procedures.Understanding medications and their actions and
educating the patient on which medications need to be taken day of
surgery.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.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.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.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; andComplying with Universal Protocol and
facility site validation and time-out policy.Evaluate the patient's
progress toward attaining outcomes.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.Qualifications:Graduate of an Accredited School of
Nursing.One year of pre-op, 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.Specialty certification in Perioperative or
perianesthesia Nursing is preferred.Working Conditions/Physical
Requirements:Physically demanding, high-stress environmentExposure
to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals,
radiation, and repetitive motionsPushing and pulling heavy
objectsFull range of body motion including handling and lifting
patients and equipmentManual and finger dexterityHand eye
coordinationStanding and walking for extensive periods of
timeLifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbsCorrected
vision and hearing to within normal rangeWorking irregular
hours
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