Registered Nurse, Extended Recovery

City of Hope • Goodyear, AZ

22h • Onsite

About The Position

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. The Extended Recovery Unit Nurse provides safe, high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and procedural interventions. This role is responsible for comprehensive postoperative assessment, continuous monitoring, pain management, medication administration, and coordination of care from Phase II recovery through discharge or transfer to inpatient units. The Extended Recovery Nurse collaborates with anesthesia providers, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to identify changes in patient condition, implement timely interventions, and ensure safe patient transitions. The nurse delivers care in accordance with established clinical standards, promotes patient safety, and provides education to patients and caregivers to support optimal recovery outcomes.

Requirements

• 1 year of perioperative or related experience, with a focus on PACU
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License from a Compact State
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- An approved American Heart Association (AHA) training site, American Safety & Health Institute, or Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire and renewal every two years
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification-Employees will have thirty (30) days from the date of hire to acquire American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification and will need to be renewed every two years

Responsibilities

• Work 3 12-hour shifts, from 10:30a-11:00p
• Provide direct post-operative nursing care for extended recovery patients, including safe recovery and continuous monitoring of Phase II patients to extended recovery to discharge
• Perform comprehensive postoperative assessments; assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document care with emphasis on neurological, cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and pain status
• Administer medications and pain management per physician orders and hospital protocols using the “6 Rights,” barcode medication scanning, and vigilant monitoring for therapeutic and adverse effects
• Manage care of patients with complex devices; utilize less-invasive life-support modalities (e.g., BiPAP, ETCO₂)
• Facilitate safe patient transitions and discharges
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the anesthesia provider and other necessary ancillary support teams
• Provide patient and caregiver education and validate understanding of instructions
• Adhere to all safety, fire prevention, and organizational policies
• Interpret and operate cardiac and non-invasive monitoring systems; recognize abnormal rhythms and trends; complete ECG education requirements and initiate appropriate clinical interventions
• Initiate, manage, and maintain IV therapies (peripheral and central access); safely administer and monitor blood products; collect blood specimens using aseptic technique
• Follow established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace code of Conduct and Compliance Plan
• Practice a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees