Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II COU Night Shift - Treasure Valley Hospital

Overview

Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.

As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:

• We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
• We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
• We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
• We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.

The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going-and the growing career opportunities for YOU.

Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp PACU. Provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in the Cardiac Observation Unit (COU), ensuring safety, comfort, and effective treatment plans for patients undergoing cardiac procedures. The professional registered nurse will provide care before and after surgery, educating patients, monitoring for complications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional cardiac care.

Job Knowledge:

• Uses the nursing process as the basis for nursing practice, as evidenced in documentation.
• Plans and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and health care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  
  • Completes and documents initial and ongoing patient assessments in compliance with unit guidelines.
  • Identifies and addresses patient problems, updating the care plan accordingly.
  • Evaluates patient response and adjusts care plans as needed.
• Demonstrates expertise in pre-operative care, including assessments, medical history, vital signs, cardiac rhythm recognition, medication reconciliation, patient/family education, medication administration, and coordination with the medical team.
• Demonstrates expertise in post-anesthesia care, including patient monitoring, recognition and treatment of complications, management of post-operative wounds, incisions, and devices, medication administration, pain management, patient/family education, discharge planning, coordination with the medical team
• Engages in ongoing professional development and education, including age-specific competencies.
• Maintains awareness of healthcare industry trends and best practices.
• Provides care for patients requiring extended post-anesthesia recovery and short-term observation.
• Manages fluid resuscitation, cardiac monitoring, and early identification of patient deterioration.
• Coordinates patient transfers to appropriate levels of care based on clinical assessment.
• Administers and monitors moderate sedation per hospital protocol.
• Assists with emergency interventions such as rapid response and code blue situations.
• Ensures proper documentation of patient progress, response to treatments, and any significant changes in condition.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and reduce hospital admissions.

Productivity:

• Implements the plan of care efficiently, integrating medical and nursing care.
• Prioritizes patient safety, following all hospital and departmental policies.
• Demonstrates clinical competence in all assigned duties, including:
  
  • Delegating tasks appropriately.
  • Managing admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Administering medications accurately and efficiently.
• Adheres to infection control policies and emergency procedures.
• Coordinating resources for effective patient outcomes.

Communication:

• Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Provides psychological support to patients and families, ensuring clear, compassionate communication.
• Utilizes problem-solving techniques to resolve conflicts and enhance team collaboration.
• Exhibits professionalism, courtesy, and respect in all interactions.

Attitude:

• Serves as a role model in nursing practice, maintaining a positive and flexible attitude.
• Accepting feedback constructively and actively seeks professional growth opportunities.
• Represents SCA and Treasure Valley Hospital in a professional and positive manner.

Qualifications

License or Certification:

• Current RN License - State of Idaho; BLS, ACLS and PALS required.

Total Education, Vocational Training, and Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred). Minimum 1 year acute care nursing required, telemetry, critical care, or surgical nursing experience preferred.

USD $40.00/Hr. USD $45.00/Hr.