Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp/PACU

Wickenburg Community Hospital; Wickenburg (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Wickenburg Community Hospital in Wickenburg, AZ is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Pre-Op/PACU to deliver patient-centered perioperative care. This full-time professional role requires accurate documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with the perioperative team.

The RN will document on pre-operative records, assess admissions, and may cross-train to post-operative duties. ACLS/BLS are required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Arizona Registered Nursing License.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the pre-operative department and document on the pre-operative record.
• Administer pre-surgery medications, evaluate admission documents.
• Be cross-trained to post-operative duties.
• Proficient with computer documentation and peri-operative communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Computer documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Arizona Registered Nurse License

ACLS certification

BLS certification

BSN preferred

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp/PACU

Full Time Professional Surprise, AZ, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1732

LOCATION: WICKENBURG, AZ

Wickenburg Community Hospital is a beautiful and sophisticated rural-access hospital located in Wickenburg, Arizona. WCH is a 8-bed Emergency Department, 19-bed Acute department and many ancillary services. We also have 3 Primary Care Clinics. Here at WCH, we strive to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and care. Join us today and let us be part of your success story.

We offer:

• Full Benefits

Wickenburg Community Hospital is a non-profit organization and qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

General Description

Experienced Registered Nurse who plays a very critical role in providing the best care for our patients in the pre-operative department.

• RN is responsible for active participation in patient care.
• RN will document on the pre-operative record&initiate nursing care.
• The pre-operative nurse will administer pre-surgery medication if necessary, evaluate and access admission documents, identify emergency procedures, and adhere to pre-operation policies and procedures.
• The pre-operative nurse must have the ability and desire to be cross trained as a post-operative nurse.
• RN must be proficient with computer documentation skills.

Other Job Duties

• Guidelines and standards of care
• Understanding team concept in working with others
• Demonstrate excellence in communication and interpersonal skills
• Display professionalism
• Ability to efficiently multi-task
• Successfully contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation
• Reviews and updates policy's
• Conducts Scheduling
• Orders anesthesia drugs from pharmacy
• Good working relationships with entire Peri-operative staff, Physicians, and administrators of the hospital

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing;
• Possess a current Arizona Registered Nursing License
• ACLS, BLS certifications required

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred

Working Relationships

Entire Peri-operative staff, Physicians, and administrators of the hospital

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Hand and eye coordination
• Sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Frequently sitting at desk working on computer