Registered Nurse First Assist, Pool - Memorial Care Surgery Center SaddlebackSurgical Care Affiliates • Laguna Woods, California, United States

Registered Nurse First Assist, Pool - Memorial Care Surgery Center Saddleback

Surgical Care Affiliates • Laguna Woods, California, United States

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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, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

Preoperative Role

In collaboration with the health team members in the pre-op, OR and PACU may participate in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patients.

Intraoperative Role

Collaborates with other health team members to develop, coordinate and implement a perioperative plan of care unique to individual patient needs.

Maintains dignity of the patient while assuming the responsibility of patient advocate.

Skillfully applies principles of asepsis and infection control.

Has excellent knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique specific to cardiovascular procedures to work in collaboration with the surgeon.

Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and / or corrective actions to ensure a safe environment for the patient and surgical team throughout the perioperative experience.

Preparation and administration of medications perioperatively, as directed by the surgeon and anesthesiologist.

Provides exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging techniques.

Handles and dissects tissues in collaboration with the surgeon.

Clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels and other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon to achieve hemostasis.

Sutures muscle, fascia, subcutaneous and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeon.

Places drains as surgically indicated.

Assists with cannulation and decannulation procedures.

Evaluates the outcomes of nursing care and ensures continuity of care by communicating pertinent patient information to PACU staff.

Postoperative Role

May be required to flex hours to accommodate the PACU and assist with staffing.

Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse.

Graduate of a recognized RNFA program.

Certified in operating room nursing - CNOR.

Current ACLS certification.

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that enhance team functioning in the operating room. Maintains professional manner at all times, demonstrating flexibility, sound judgment and adaptability in decision-making, problem solving and team building to function as an effective team member.

Has demonstrated leadership skills that enhance team functioning in an emergency situation.

Participated in continuing education programs to maintain and enhance clinical competencies related to both perioperative nursing and RNFA practice. Maintains ongoing certification as a CRNFA, if applicable.

USD $65.00 / Hr. USD $90.00 / Hr.