Overview

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.

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. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

Join us in building excellence from the ground up at Texas Health Resource Surgical Center - Forney, a brand-new, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical center designed to provide exceptional care to our community. Our modern facility will feature four operating rooms, one procedure room, and 12 total bays dedicated to preoperative and postoperative care. Specialties will initially focus on orthopedics, sports medicine, and pain management, with plans to expand services as we grow.

We are currently seeking a Preoperative / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse to join our founding team. This unique opportunity allows you to be part of the center’s opening and help establish efficient workflows, clinical best practices, and a positive patient experience from day one.

In this role, you will:

• Report directly to and collaborate with the Director of Nursing to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in patient care.
• Work across preoperative, PACU, and pre-admission testing areas to support seamless patient preparation and recovery.
• Serve as a self-starter who can adapt to a startup surgical center environment, taking initiative and contributing to process development.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with the entire care team.
  
  

If you are passionate about patient care, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and are excited about shaping a brand-new surgical center, we invite you to apply and become part of our journey from the very beginning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of Pre Operative or PACU experience required
• Medical / surgical nursing experience
• 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.
  
  

USD $27.00/Hr. USD $42.00/Hr.