Nurse PACU

CommonSpirit Health • Chandler, AZ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work Hello Humankindness Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto – it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less. For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential. If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.

Requirements

• One (1) year RN experience within Critical Care (ICU, Telemetry, ER)
• AZ RN license or RN license from a Compact State
• Current American Heart Association BLS
• American Heart Association ACLS, within 30 days
• American Heart Association PALS, within 6 months
• Knowledge of surgical procedures
• Critical care background
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Capacity to engage and motivate others
• Manage change
• Assume accountability for decisions
• Effectively utilize resources

Nice To Haves

• Strong cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring skills
• BSN
• One (1) year post anesthesia care experience
• Pediatric experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role in assessing patient/family health problems and resources, and developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing care plans.
• Provide professional nursing care and interventions to acutely ill patient populations across all ages, from infancy to later life/geriatric, within our dynamic Perioperative department.
• Go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, and prepare patients for various surgical procedures.
• Serve as a patient advocate through holistic care practices, recognizing and adapting swiftly to changes in patient conditions (e.g., abnormal lab results, vital signs) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.
• Utilize the SBAR format for physician notification and perform bedside nurse-to-nurse reports.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
• Administer medications as directed by physician.
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients.
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients.
• Organize and prioritize patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient.

Benefits

• Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days (debt relief and student loan assistance)
• Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years
• Part-time employees can receive up to $9,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level