Registered Nurse- Pre-Op/PACU (Pool)

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The CORE Institute is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Pre-Op/PACU pool. The role provides nursing care throughout the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to achieve safe and effective patient outcomes. The nurse administers and documents medications, reinforces physician instructions and procedure explanations, and provides Pre-Op and PACU care tailored to patients’ needs, including emergency situations and age-specific considerations.

The position requires flexibility in scheduling and assignments and the ability to work across multiple perioperative areas. The nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, participates in shared governance and other organizational activities, maintains clinical expertise through continuing education, and uses individual goals and KPI models to measure and report performance improvement.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Minimum of one to three years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital environment.
• Current RN licensure in Arizona, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications, or obtain them within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Perioperative or Pre-Op/PACU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process—including telephonic or in-person assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide safe, effective outcomes.
• Administer and chart medications as ordered by a physician.
• Reinforce and clarify physician instructions and explanations of procedures for patients and companions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in designated Pre-Op and PACU patient-care skills, including emergency care and age-specific needs.
• Maintain and evaluate clinical expertise and practice, and pursue continuing education relevant to facility responsibilities and professional growth.
• Remain flexible with scheduling and job assignments to cover patient needs.
• Work in multiple perioperative areas.
• Foster a positive, professional environment by treating others considerately, helpfully, and courteously and participating as a team member.
• Participate in committees, work groups, and meetings as needed.
• Demonstrate measurable results and meet target dates.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in shared governance.
• Complete required position competencies and obtain laboratory, EKG, and radiology studies requested by physicians according to policy.
• Use individual goals and KPI models to measure and report performance improvement.
• Assume other related responsibilities as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Monthly $43 stipend toward ancillary benefits.
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans and company match.
• 401(k) plan after six months of service with company match; part-time employees included.
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7.
• Employee Appreciation Days.
• Employee Wellness Events.

What This Job Offers

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