Registered Nurse (PACU/Pre-Op)

The CORE Institute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

HSA with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The CORE Institute in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a registered nurse for perioperative and PACU care. You will assess patients, administer medications, and support recovery in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires an AZ RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, 1–3 years acute care experience, and a commitment to teamwork and continuous learning. This position offers comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of one to three years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Current AZ RN licensure or licensure to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required or obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administers medications and clarifies physician instructions.
• Provides pre-op and PACU care, including emergency readiness.
• Collaborates with the team to ensure safe, effective outcomes.
• Maintains ongoing clinical development and practice.
• Works flexibly across perioperative areas to meet patient needs.
• Participates in committees and governance as required.
• Completes competencies and reports KPI-driven performance.
• Handles additional related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Nursing

PACU

Perioperative

Acute care

Arizona RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

At The CORE Institute, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Monthly stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan first of the month after date of hire with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events
• Closed Holidays
• No On Call

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required, a bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of one to three years nursing experience in an acute care hospital environment. Perioperative, PreOp/PACU experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Arizona or obtained within 90 days of hire required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Essential Functions

• Uses nursing process including assessment (telephonic or in‑person), nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in order to provide safe effective outcomes.
• Administers and charts medications as ordered by physician, reinforces and clarifies physician instructions and explanation of procedures to patient and companion.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position in PRE-OP & PACU patient care duties, including ability to provide for patient care in emergency situations and based upon age‑specific needs utilizing a development perspective.
• Maintains and evaluates own clinical expertise and clinical practice, demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of facility responsibilities and growth in profession.
• Maintains flexibility with scheduling and job assignments in order to cover patient needs. Ability to work in multiple perioperative areas.
• Fosters a positive and professional hospital environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member.
• Participates in committees, work groups, and meetings as deemed necessary. Can demonstrate measurable results and meet target dates. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and takes part in shared governance.
• Has successfully complete required competencies required of position, obtains laboratory, EKG, radiology studies requested by physician and according to policy.
• Utilizes Individual goals and KPI models to measure and report on performance improvement
• Assumes other related responsibilities as required and assigned.

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