Cardiovascular OR Nurse

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Join St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ, a 571-bed nonprofit hospital with over 125 years of history. SJHMC is a global destination for life-changing care, known for its specialized centers like the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) and Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI), and as a Level I Trauma Center. The hospital fosters a culture of excellence, well-being, community, and collaboration, with over 20% of patients traveling internationally for specialized care. This role is within the "Heart & Lung Institute," a specialized unit focusing on cardiac and lung transplant cases.

Requirements

• ADN, Diploma, or Foreign Equivalent
• Registered Nurse: AZ or Compact license
• American Heart Association BLS
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Maintain composure under pressure
• Demonstrate sound judgment in emergency scenarios

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• American Heart Association ACLS, within 60 days
• One (1) year recent acute care experience

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures
• Provide exceptional care in seven state-of-the-art CTOR surgical suites
• Review consent forms
• Address patient inquiries
• Conduct preoperative assessments
• Ensure equipment readiness
• Keep family members informed about the surgery's progress
• Directly assist the surgeon during procedures

Benefits

• Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days
• Debt relief and student loan assistance (up to $18,000 over five years for full-time, $9,000 for part-time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree