Health Plan RN Quality of Care - Lubbock, TX, United States - SCA Health

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    Today, 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 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.

    We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room.
    Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care.
    Develop an individualized perioperative patient plan of care.
    Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care.
    Provides nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient.
    Assumes responsibility that the Operating Room is prepared for the patient and procedure.
    Assist in transporting patient to the Operating Room and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures.
    Secures emergency equipment supplies as needed.
    Provides assistance to teammates, physicians, and patient families and when applicable.
    Good communication skills that promote safe patient care.
    Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
    Previous critical care experience preferred.
    Able to provide direct patient care to the stable and acute patient


    Technical/Motor Skills:

    Ability to manipulate various types of electronic and clinical equipment, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment, IV infusions, and computer equipment.

    Ability to operate specialty equipment in the facility and to perform tasks at a "user" level.

    Interpersonal Skills:
    Must be able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact will all patients, families, staff, and physicians.

    Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues and be able to communicate in a clear and understandable manner appropriate to the age/developmental stage of the patient/visitor.


    Age-Specific Criteria:

    Must be knowledgeable and possess the skills necessary to provide care specific to the age-related needs of the patient and interpret data specific to the age group.