About this opportunity
SCA Health lists this Pre/PACU RN opportunity in plano, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient‑centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value‑based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values :
Clinical quality
Integrity
Service excellence
Teamwork
Accountability
Continuous improvement
Inclusion
Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.
At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well‑being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more.
Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.
Responsibilities
We are actively recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab. The primary responsibility of this position is to:
Provide nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient.
Direct and assist in carrying out safe aseptic and sterile techniques and procedures.
Perform various tasks as a CVL circulator and recovery RN.
Assume responsibility for ensuring the Cath Lab is prepared room for the patient and procedure.
Assist in transporting patient to Cath lab and check patient record for appropriate pre‑op preparation and procedures.
Verify that appropriate surgical prep is completed.
Complete documentation for CVL records and patient chart including medications and physician orders.
Supervise and assist with the proper, safe positioning of the patient.
Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation.
Secure emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
Provide assistance to teammates, physicians, and patient families when applicable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Demonstrate good communication skills that promote safe patient care.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with current state licensure. Current BLS required. Current ACLS preferred, must obtain within 90 days of hire.
Experience: Minimum of five years of continuous catheterization lab, ED, or PACU experience required. Previous critical care experience preferred.
Working Knowledge: Able to monitor, scrub, and/or circulate on all cath lab procedures including pacemaker, vascular, cardiac, IR and pain management procedures. Able to pre‑op and recover patients undergoing all types of procedures. Able to provide direct patient care to the stable and acute patient. Proficient in interpreting EKG and hemodynamic tracings.
Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to manipulate various types of electronic and clinical equipment, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment, IV infusions, and computer equipment. Ability to operate specialty equipment in the facility and to perform tasks at a “user” level.
Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with all patients, families, staff, and physicians. Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues and be able to communicate in a clear and understandable manner appropriate to the age/developmental stage of the patient/visitor.
Age‑Specific Criteria: Must be knowledgeable and possess the skills necessary to provide care specific to the age‑related needs of the patient and interpret data specific to the age group.
USD $45.00 / Hr. USD $55.00 / Hr.
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Worksite address
plano, TX, 75086, US
Who can apply
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