PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered NurseGateway Surgery Center, located conveniently by the 202 in Central Phoenix, delivers exceptional, personalized patient care to same-day surgery patients. We offer a wide variety of outpatient procedures based on the latest evidence-based practices. The center provides the optimal environment for accessible and affordable treatment and recovery. We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as the center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Additionally, our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center to family and friends.Atlas Healthcare and Banner Health have partnered to manage, operate and grow Banner Surgery Centers throughout the Southwest. As one of the fast-growing healthcare partnerships, our focus is to provide exceptional care and outstanding customer service to every patient, every physician, every time. All this while focusing daily on our company core values of Integrity, Culture, Teamwork, Respect, and Results. We provide top of the industry health and dental benefits with a matching retirement package. It's a special working environment and one we believe you will greatly enjoy.Full-TimePosition SummaryThis position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.Essential FunctionsAssesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and post-operative planning needs.Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching and revises the plan of care as needed.Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.Minimum QualificationsAssociate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing, or higher, required.Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.BLS and ACLS required.*PALS certification required within 90 days of start date if assigned ASC services pediatrics.Core (FT/PT): Minimum one-year licensed RN experience in PreOp/PACU (i.e. ICU, ED)Licensed RN with no experience in PreOp/PACU and enrolled in Perianesthesia Academy with successful completion within 4 months.New licensed RN enrolled in the Perianesthesia Academy with successful completion within 4 months.PRN: Minimum two years licensed RN experience in PreOp/PACUPreferred QualificationsPreOp/PACU licensed RN experience strongly preferred.Physical Demands/Environment Factors DP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment:Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair.May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids.Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.May require periodic use of computer, phone and general office equipment.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneDirectly ReportingNoneType of Supervisory ResponsibilitiesN/AScope and ComplexityInteracts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.