PACU -OP RN

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center; Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, AZ is seeking a PACU/Out Patient Staff Nurse to deliver safe, individualized peri-anesthesia care under limited supervision, collaborating with the care team and involving patients and families.

The role emphasizes leadership as patient advocate, adherence to ASPAN and center standards, and compassionate care across age groups; requires AZ RN license, BLS/CPR, ACLS and PALS, and at least one year in critical care (PACU/ICU/ER).

Qualifications

• Current Arizona licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS/CPR, ACLS and PALS certification required.
• ASPAN certification or other national certification focusing on peri-anesthesia care preferred.
• Minimum one year current experience in a critical care area (PACU, ICU, ER).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective care in the PACU & Out Patients Unit.
• Serve as patient advocate and collaborate with the health care team and patient/significant others.
• Deliver personalized care addressing psychological, physical, emotional, and age-specific needs.
• Adhere to the standards and mission of Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center.

Skills

BLS/CPR

ACLS

PALS

ASPAN certification or other peri-anas

Critical care experience

Education

Arizona RN licensure

Job description

Under limited supervision the PACU/Out Patient Staff Nurse employs the Standards of
Practice as defined by the American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) and other
professional organizations to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care for patients in the
PACU & Out Patients Unit. Demonstrates leadership as the patient advocate, works
collaboratively with all members of the health care team, the patient/significant others to
provide personalized care that encompasses the psychological, physical, emotional, and agespecific needs of the patient/significant others. The PACU/Out Patient Staff Nurse adheres to
the principles, philosophy and mission of Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in all aspects
of job performance.

Qualifications:

• Current Arizona licensure as a Registered Nurse
• BLS/CPR. ACLS and PALS certification required.
• ASPAN certification or other national certification from a professional society that focuses on one or more areas of peri-anesthesia care preferred.

Minimum one year current experience in a critical care area (PACU, ICU, ER).