Registered Nurse ~ RN ~ PreOp PACU ~ St Luke's Medical Center
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Description: St. Luke's Medical Center, LP is hiring Registered Nurse ~ RN ~ PreOp PACU ~ St Luke's Medical Center right now, this vacancy will be situated in Arizona. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. RN ~ PreOp PACU ~ St Luke's Medical Center ~ Looking for full time , full benefits!
Support sister campus Tempe St Luke's Hospital if needed.
Under the supervision of the Director of Surgical Services and the PACU Manager, directs and/or provides professional perianesthesia nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum. Provides PreOp services to patients on a daily basis. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Responsible for monitoring patient's physiological status in the immediate postoperative environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously, and as needed, about patient conditions; receives direction for patient management. Intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis. Provides supervision and guidance to other members of the PreOP & PACU staff and; and may be authorized, in the absence of the PACU Manager, to make decisions affecting the PreOP & PACU areas. Hours and Schedule will vary. Schedule most likely 4/10s or 5/8s. On-Call is required.
- Able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact, stamina and endurance.
- Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the daily surgical schedule.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of DNV, CMS, and Arizona health record requirements
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Ability to effectively manage confrontational situations with tact and diplomacy
- Computer experience necessary.
- CPR. ACLS PALS current.
- Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
- Previous RN PreOP and PACU, inpatient nursing experience is required. Will also consider outpatient experience.
St Luke's Medical Center is an EOE.
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:27:45 GMT
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