Registered Nurse Post Surgical Unit

United Surgical Partners International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is hiring an RN for the Post Surgical department in Phoenix, Arizona. This full-time role includes planning and overseeing post-operative care, adhering to nursing standards, and may involve additional responsibilities. Candidates must possess a current Arizona RN license and have at least 1-2 years of experience in a relevant setting, demonstrating clinical competency and leadership. The position offers a variety of benefits, including medical and 401k retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Arizona RN license.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years experience in a pre-operative setting, ICU, PACU, or advanced med-surg unit.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in recovery care.
• Maintains and demonstrates current skills in clinical competencies.
• Documents care appropriately and follows up on missing data.

Skills

Current Arizona RN license

1 - 2 years experience in pre-operative setting, ICU, PACU, or advanced med-surg unit

Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities

CPR and advanced life support certification

Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

RN Post Surgical Full Time

3 - 12 hour shifts

Night Shift Differential of 18%

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in Recovery Care Center department. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits, and projects.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
2. Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for post perioperative nursing care according to accepted standards.
3. Plans, implements, and evaluates post-operative nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician’s orders.
4. Organizes and prepares medical records of patients. Documents care appropriately and fully. Follows up on missing data and other patient care needs.
5. Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies.
6. Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
7. Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
8. Actively participates in appropriate committee and CQI activities.
9. Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
10. Uses good body mechanics.
11. Informs RCC Manager of applicable day‑to‑day situations.
12. Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.

What We Offer

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well‑rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses. USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance

Required Skills

• Must have a current Arizona RN license
• Minimum 1 - 2 years experience in a pre-operative setting, ICU, PACU, or advanced med‑surg unit.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• CPR required and advanced life support certification required.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.