RN PACU II
Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted Aug 22
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- PACU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 36 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1-3 years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Ohio is $36/hr, across 401 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Overview
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.
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.
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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.
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. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.
Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will .
Accountabilities /
Responsibilities
We are actively hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU. Full-Time 36 hr/week position. Preop & PACU.
Primary
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status throughout the episode of care
- Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care by implementing:
- Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
- One year of PACU experience preferred.
- Current 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.
- Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
- Successful 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.
- Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing or Perianesthesia is preferred.
Min: USD $34.85/Yr. Max: USD $47.73/Yr.
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Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
- One year of PACU experience preferred.
- Current 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.
- Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
- Successful 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.
- Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing or Perianesthesia is preferred.
Place
- City
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Rent against this pay
- 16% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $52,909/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% below the national average
$1,001 median rent against $6,396 a month at $41/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Cincinnati area index 95.4, where 100 is the national average.
Cincinnati blends Midwestern warmth with riverfront charm along the Ohio River. The revitalized Over-the-Rhine district offers dining and culture, while Mount Adams delivers hilltop city views. It's a city where historic architecture and brewery heritage create an inviting home base for nurses seeking community and character.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
SCA Health, formerly known as Surgical Care Affiliates, is a specialty care organization headquartered in Deerfield, IL with a significant presence in Boynton Beach, FL. As part of Optum (a UnitedHealth Group company), SCA Health operates a network of more…
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