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Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a nationally known and respected leader in providing sports medicine and orthopedic care for over twenty five years with 20+ locations in Southwest Ohio (Cincinnati and Dayton), Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.
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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.Â
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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. Â
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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:Â
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- Clinical qualityÂ
- IntegrityÂ
- Service excellenceÂ
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- InclusionÂ
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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.   Â
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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. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.
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Responsibilities
Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp/PACU
We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp/PACU to provide exceptional patient care throughout the preoperative and postoperative recovery process. This role is responsible for assessing, monitoring, educating, and advocating for patients while ensuring safe recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Location & Schedule
Location: 501 E Business Way, Cincinnati, OH
Shift: 3/12 hour shifts (5:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
No weekends, no call requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor patients before and after surgery, including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, pain, and recovery status.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care throughout the perianesthesia continuum.
- Safely recover patients from general, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), regional, and local anesthesia.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
- Monitor and interpret patient data, vital signs, and cardiac monitoring equipment.
- Manage pain, comfort, fluid balance, wound care, infection prevention, and other post-procedure needs.
- Evaluate patient readiness for discharge using established recovery and discharge criteria.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding procedures, medications, recovery expectations, and post-discharge care.
- Communicate patient status effectively and provide accurate handoff reports to care team members.
- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff development activities, and patient safety programs.
- Serve as a patient advocate while protecting patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, accreditation standards, and nursing practice requirements.
Why Join Our Team?
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends and no call.
- Opportunity to work in a high-performing ambulatory surgery environment.
- Collaborative care team focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
- Professional development and growth opportunities within a leading healthcare organization.
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Qualifications
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Minimum of 1 year of Pre-Operative or PACU nursing experience required.
- Medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
- Current RN license in good standing in the state of practice.
- Current BLS/BCLS certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Current ACLS certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Current PALS certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire when pediatric services are within the facility's scope of care.
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USD $32.00/Hr. USD $45.00/Hr.Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
