LVN - Glenwood Surgical Center

Company: SCA Health
Location: Riverside
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewAt 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
• InclusionOur 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.ResponsibilitiesWe are currently recruiting for a Full-Time LVN in our pre-op area. Our ideal candidate will be able to provide quality care for all our patients in all services we offer or be willing to train to any services in which they are not currently proficient. Candidate should understand the dynamics of a surgery center in terms of scope, pace, and sharing of facility responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:
  • Assists the RN and physician in providing pre-operative care to the patient
  • Confirms preoperative testing/medical clearance is in patient's medical chart prior to procedure
  • Collaborates with RN in assessing the patient's physical and emotional status
  • Implements and documents preoperative regimen of care according to policy/procedure
  • Recognizes patient's need for support, answers questions appropriately, and provides for privacy and confidentiality
  • Assists in the admission of patients to pre-operative area according to established guidelines
  • Implements appropriate nursing activities to provide safe and individualized nursing care
  • Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care by documenting patient's responses to interventions
  • Conveys ideas, concepts, and facts related to patient care in a logical, concise manner
  • Documents records and other forms accurately and according to policies and procedures
  • Applies technical and specialized skills relevant to pre-operative nursing
  • Performs nursing functions (e.g., monitors vital signs, maintains/improves respiratory function, performs catheterizations, etc.) under RN direction/supervision
  • Observes safety measures in patient-care activitiesQualifications
    • LVN with active license in state required
    • Certification in BLS.USD $25.50/Hr. USD $34.66/Hr.

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