ASC Registered Nurse - Westgate Access Surgery Center

Registered Nurse - Westgate Access Surgery Center

Deliver exceptional care. Advance your career. Change lives. Join a team that has been transforming lives for nearly 50 years! Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center (AKDHC) is a nationally recognized leader in kidney care and one of the largest nephrology practices in the country. We are passionate about delivering compassionate, innovative, and high-quality care to communities across Arizona.

We're seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Westgate Access Surgery Center team. In this rewarding role, you'll provide comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care while playing a critical role in ensuring safe, high-quality surgical and interventional procedures. If you're passionate about patient advocacy, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join AKDHC? When you join AKDHC, you'll become part of a respected organization that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and empowers you to provide exceptional patient care. What you'll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• A supportive, team-oriented culture focused on excellence and collaboration
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on patients' health and quality of life

What You'll Do As a Registered Nurse in our Access Surgery Center, you'll be a vital member of the clinical team, helping patients navigate every stage of their procedure with confidence and compassion.

• Deliver pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care in accordance with physician orders and clinical protocols.
• Prepare patients for procedures, verify informed consent, and administer medications, IV therapies, and conscious sedation as appropriate.
• Monitor patient conditions before, during, and after procedures, ensuring timely intervention and optimal outcomes.
• Assess dialysis access sites for patency and identify potential complications or concerns.
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions, ensuring patients and families understand home care requirements.
• Facilitate safe patient transfers to EMS or hospital facilities when needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and enter clinical data to support patient follow-up and quality initiatives.
• Support infection prevention efforts, quality assurance programs, and compliance with OSHA and regulatory standards.
• Assist with inventory management, crash cart maintenance, equipment checks, and overall operational readiness.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional patient experiences and outcomes.

What You'll Bring Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent from an accredited nursing program
• Current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of acute care or critical care nursing experience
• Experience administering and monitoring conscious sedation
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced procedural environment

Every patient interaction is an opportunity to make a difference. At AKDHC, you'll work alongside passionate healthcare professionals who are committed to improving lives through exceptional kidney care. Your expertise, compassion, and dedication will help patients receive the treatment they need while building a fulfilling and rewarding nursing career.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today and join a team that's helping shape the future of nephrology care in Arizona.