Nurse PACU

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center is a state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot, 24-bed inpatient hospital located in Glendale, Arizona. It is part of Dignity Health's West Valley expansion and is designed with patient safety, satisfaction, and medical efficiency in mind. The hospital is connected to the expertise of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, offering access to a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research. The facility is expanding its services and offers opportunities for career growth. As a PACU Nurse, you will work in the recovery room, assisting patients through vulnerable moments. Responsibilities include reviewing consent forms, answering questions about procedures, performing preoperative assessments, and preparing patients for surgical procedures. The role requires keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, a patient-first mindset, a sense of urgency, and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association Certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• One year recent acute care experience

Nice To Haves

• BSN

Responsibilities

• 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
• Go over consent forms
• Answer questions about the procedure
• Do preoperative assessments
• Prepare patients for various surgical procedures

What This Job Offers

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