OverviewToday, 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.ResponsibilitiesPreoperative 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 $33.75/Hr. USD $60.29/Hr.
