RN Pre-op / PACU / GI NWTSC
Job Description
Outstanding opportunity for an experienced PACU nurse in our busy outpatient Northwest Tucson Surgery Center located on the Northwest Medical Center campus.
Full Time - Day Shift - No Nights, No Call, No Weekends!
Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care for the pre and post-operative patient. Using critical skills and core knowledge of the surgical case, the RN anticipates the needs of the team and provides assistance to meet the needs of the patient.
Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of ractice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements
Education:
Required: Associates or Diploma in nursing program
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing
Experience:
Minimum 2 years PACU experience preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
Required: Current Arizona RN license or compact state license
American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS and ACLS and PALS
Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work. NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Application Instructions
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Apply OnlinePosted: 9/19/2023
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: RNPRE263693