Registered Nurse- Pre-Op/PACU (Pool)

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo) • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides Pre-Op and PACU patient care at The CORE Institute. The role uses the nursing process to deliver safe and effective outcomes, administers and documents medications, and reinforces physician instructions and procedure explanations for patients and companions. The nurse demonstrates designated Pre-Op and PACU skills, supports patients in emergency situations, and adapts care to age-specific needs.

The position requires flexibility in scheduling and assignments to cover patient needs, including the ability to work across multiple perioperative areas. The nurse maintains clinical expertise, participates in continuing education, contributes to a professional and collaborative hospital environment, and takes part in committees, work groups, meetings, and shared governance. Performance is measured using individual goals and KPI models.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• 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.
• Perioperative or Pre-Op/PACU experience.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process—including telephonic or in-person assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide safe, effective outcomes.
• Administer and document medications as ordered by a physician, and reinforce and clarify physician instructions and procedure explanations for patients and companions.
• Demonstrate designated Pre-Op and PACU patient-care skills, including providing care during emergencies and adapting care to age-specific needs.
• Maintain and evaluate clinical expertise and practice, and participate in continuing education.
• Maintain scheduling and assignment flexibility to cover patient needs and work in multiple perioperative areas.
• Promote a positive, professional hospital environment through considerate, helpful, and courteous interactions and teamwork.
• Participate in committees, work groups, meetings, and shared governance; collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and meet measurable results and target dates.
• Complete required 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 6 months of service with company match; part-time employees are included.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Appreciation Days.
• Employee Wellness Events.

What This Job Offers

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