Nurse Surgical Admissions

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Imagine a workplace where your passion for healing meets a commitment to community. At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed non-profit facility, you'll be an integral part of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the vibrant and growing communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona.


Exciting News! Coming Soon: A State-of-the-Art Women's and Children's Pavilion will further enhance our specialized care for mothers and children.

You belong here if you are:

• Committed to social justice. We believe everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare, regardless of background or circumstance. You'll contribute to a culture that champions fairness, dignity, and respect for all.
• Dedicated to health equity. We actively work to address disparities in healthcare and improve outcomes for underserved populations. Your skills will help us create a healthier community, one patient at a time.
• Prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways. The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and we embrace forward-thinking approaches to patient care. We value creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to explore new solutions to complex challenges.
• Seek a collaborative and supportive environment. At Mercy Gilbert, you'll work alongside a diverse team of dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence. We foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous learning.
• Envision a career with purpose. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families and the community. Your work here isn't just a job; it's a calling.

Your skills are valued, your compassion celebrated, and your commitment to a healthier future empowered. Join us and make a lasting impact.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Admissions Nurse at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, you will provide excellent and appropriate direct patient care in our dynamic pre-post surgical units. This crucial role involves developing comprehensive patient care plans, including discharge processes, and meticulously documenting patient history, assessment, and care. You will be the primary point of contact for coordinating all aspects of patient preparation before the day of surgery, ensuring a smooth and informed experience for our patients and their families.


Every day you will communicate pertinent information to physician office staff, enhancing organizational relationships with providers and their teams. You'll deliver thorough pre-operative pain management education and general patient/family education tailored to individual learning needs. Maintaining current knowledge in your area of expertise, including specific patient population needs, is paramount, as is assisting in data collection for performance improvement.


To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures. You will demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to follow instructions, analyze data, coordinate tasks, and manage workload effectively. Experience with a patient care module or PC is a plus. Your commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and adherence to policies and standards will be vital in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting our mission.

• Develops the plan of care, including the discharge process
• Communicates pertinent information to physician office staff
• Coordinates all aspects of patient preparation before the day of surgery
• Documents complete history/assessment/care of patient.
• Provides thorough pre-operative pain management education for patient/family education

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Job Requirements

Required:

• Three years experience in OR, Ambulatory Surgery or Pre-Admission Clinic knowledge of surgical procedures, upon hire and
• ADN, Diploma, BSN or Foreign Equivalent upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: AZ, upon hire

Preferred:

• Previous experience with a patient care module or PC