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Job description
Overview
nAt 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.
nAs 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.
nWhat 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:
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nnIntegrity
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nnService excellence
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nnTeamwork
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nnAccountability
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nnContinuous improvement
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nnInclusion
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n nOur 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.
nAt 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, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, to learn more about our benefits.
nYour ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.
nResponsibilities
nWe are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) Gastroenterology
nnnPromote the mission, vision, and values of SCA .
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nnAssess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures to include the patient’s
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nncardiovascular system,
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nnrespiratory system and airway management needs,
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nnneurological system,
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nnhemodynamic stability,
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nnpain and comfort needs, and
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nnmental status.
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nnInterpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors.
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nnDescribe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes.
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nnDescribe the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions.
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nnApply the relevant scoring system/discharge criteria for patient transfer ( e.g. , Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score ( i.e. , PARSAP), Post Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System (PADSS), White) score accurately as defined by organizational policy.
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nnDevelop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
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nnImplement the plan of care including the following interventions:
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nnPreparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia – general.
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nnPreparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia – monitored anesthesia care.
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nnPreparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia – regional.
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nnPreparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia – local.
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nnPreparing for and protecting patient from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects.
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nnC ommunicating the patient’s current status throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care.
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nnP roviding acute pain and comfort management as needed.
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nnA dministering medications safely and correctly by using the 8 -rights of safe medication administration.
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nnP erforming interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels .
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nnP erforming interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels.
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nnP erforming interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.
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nnP erforming interventions to protect patient from infection.
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nnM anaging patient’s other co-morbid conditions as applicable.
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nnM anaging patient’s fluid as prescribed.
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nnA ssessing knowledge level of patient or designated support person and providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain and comfort management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure;
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nnI nvolving patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process.
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nnP rotecting patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy.
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nnP roviding age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice; and
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nnP roviding consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting.
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nnEvaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
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nnTransfer care as needed.
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nnProvide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
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nnDelegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions.
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nnDocument nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly.
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nnCollaborate effectively with other disciplines as needed.
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nnParticipate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
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nnParticipate in the performance appraisal process.
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nnUse p roblem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
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nnMaintain required competencies.
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nnPursue professional growth.
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nnAct as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
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nnComply with all facility policies and procedures when providing patient care .
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nnActively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles .
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nnDemonstrate fiscal responsibility.
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nnPerform all other duties as assigned .
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n nQualifications
nnnGraduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
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nnOne year of Pre Operative or PACU experience required
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nnMedical / surgical nursing experience
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nnCurrent 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.
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nnSuccessful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
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nnSuccessful 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.
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n nUSD $28.61/Hr. USD $50.00/Hr.
Worksite address
littleton, CO, 80161, US
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