Surgery Nurse

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center • Gilbert, AZ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Dignity Health’s Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a modern, 212-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix area’s East Valley, nationally known for its holistic approach to medicine. It offers a full breadth of care, from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services. The center has received accolades such as “#1 Small-Sized Acute Care Hospital” by Arizona Business Magazine and “#1 Healing Hospital in the Nation” by Baptist Healing Trust, and “Business of the Year” by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. The job is located in Gilbert, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix, offering urban amenities and outdoor activities. As a surgical services nurse at MGMC, you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room, providing excellent nursing care during their most vulnerable moments. This includes going over consent forms, answering procedure questions, conducting preoperative assessments, ensuring equipment readiness, and updating family members on surgery status. You will also directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain focus while multitasking
• Remain calm under pressure
• Exercise good judgment in emergency situations
• ADN Diploma BSN or Foreign Equivalent
• Current AZ RN license
• Current American Heart Association BLS card
• American Heart Association ACLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year surgery experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures
• Assist in the operating room and directly assist the surgeon and surgical team during actual surgery
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Go over consent forms and answer patient questions about the procedure
• Conduct preoperative assessments
• Update family members on the surgery status during the operation
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Benefits

• Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days
• Debt relief and student loan assistance
• Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years through the education benefit
• Part-time employees can receive up to $9,000 over five years through the education benefit

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees