Registered Nurse (RN) - Preoperative

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association in Tucson seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive preoperative nursing care, ensuring patient safety and effective communication among healthcare teams.

The role focuses on implementing and monitoring care plans, assessing patients, and coordinating discharge planning with the care team. Strong assessment, planning, and education skills are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and at least one year RN experience.
• Valid nursing license (Arizona or compact state) with active BLS.
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP.
• Strong assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills; excellent communication and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans and coordinates discharge planning.
• Executes physician and nursing orders, documents care, and educates patients and families.
• Continuously evaluates patient status and adjusts care plans accordingly.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Communication

Coordination

Education

RN license (AZ or compact)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Role Overview

Provides comprehensive preoperative nursing care, ensuring patient safety and effective communication among healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

Implements and monitors patient care plans, assesses patient conditions, and coordinates discharge planning. Executes physician and nursing orders, documents care, and educates patients and families. Continuously evaluates patient status and adjusts care plans accordingly.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduation from an accredited nursing program, with at least one year of RN experience. Valid nursing license (Arizona or compact state), BLS certification, and preferred certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP. Strong assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills, with excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Additional Duties

Acts as a primary coordinator for patient care, manages nursing delegation and supervision, and ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and safety standards.