Registered Nurse - RN - PACU

Lifepoint Health•Sierra Vista, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU provides patient-centered care in Canyon Vista Medical Center’s Perioperative Services Department, which supports a wide range of surgical specialties and serves Cochise County. The role includes focused patient assessments and reassessments, pain assessment and management, medication administration, assistance with procedures, and delivery of treatments and care within the nurse’s scope of licensure. The RN promotes patient safety, operates equipment correctly, educates patients and families, and contributes to performance improvement and continuing education. Patients served range from neonates through older adults. This is a full-time, day-shift position scheduled for four 10-hour days, generally Monday through Friday. On-call coverage is required, and the employee must be able to respond within 30 minutes. The role may also require flexible shifts or units as needed. The Perioperative Services environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with a focus on safety, efficiency, teamwork, and patient outcomes.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school.
Active Arizona or compact-state RN license.
BLS certification.
ACLS and PALS certifications required within one year of hire.
Ability to provide on-call coverage and respond within 30 minutes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties as assigned and requested.
Complete focused patient assessments and reassessments based on the patient’s condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
Assess and reassess pain and use appropriate pain-management techniques.
Provide patient care and communicate effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of medications and administer them according to the six rights to minimize medication errors.
Assist physicians with procedures and provide services requiring technical and manual skills.
Perform treatments and deliver care within the scope of licensure.
Promote patient safety by providing care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
Operate and manage equipment safely and correctly.
Educate patients and families about disease processes and recovery expectations.
Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave.
Paid time off.
Higher-education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.