Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery
About The Position
Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Nurse for surgery. The hospital is a 291-bed acute care facility in National City that provides inpatient and outpatient surgical services, emergency services, cardiac catheterization, rehabilitation, and behavioral health services. The Staff RN provides direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role coordinates patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, guides OR technicians and other personnel, and collaborates with other departments and coworkers to support quality care, patient flow, and unit organization. The RN is accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The position also requires adherence to applicable regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies; participation in performance improvement activities, meetings, and in-services; and serving as a resource to other personnel as appropriate.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it current.
- At least one year of previous perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it current.
- Current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it current.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) certification (AORN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct and indirect peri-operative patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
- Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
- Collaborate with other departments and coworkers to provide continuity and quality of care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
- Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
- Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
- Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
