Perioperative RN - Part Time

Arrowhead Family Health Center – Ambulatory Surgery Center Glendale, AZ Join Our Growing Team! Arrowhead Family Health Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Part-Time and PRN Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Glendale, Arizona. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced outpatient surgical environment, we'd love to hear from you. The Perioperative RN is responsible for assessing, planning and implementing care of patients from admission to discharge monitoring the well-being of the patient before, during and after the operation. Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursday 7AM-5PM Position Responsibilities: Assesses patient status on admission and on an ongoing basis. Implements appropriate standards of care based on assessment data and patient's own goals, which are set mutually with the patient and family. Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge post procedure. Ensures provisions of patient care in an organized and timely manner. Adheres to all surgery center policies and procedures when providing patient care. Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care. Demonstrates ability to direct and provide for patient care in emergency situations. Assesses learning needs according to patient's level of understanding and readiness to learn. Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful and cooperative. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position. Works cooperatively and maintains communication with all team members including physicians, other nurses and ancillary staff, patient representatives and administrative staff. Assists with assembling all necessary equipment and supplies for pre procedure, procedure and post procedure area. Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. Assists in cleaning work areas during and at the end of the shift. Demonstrates competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities. Demonstrates understanding of established emergency procedures. Assists with quality assurance monitoring and performance improvement projects as requested. Maintains dress and appearance according to standards. Attends and/or maintains unit based staff meetings, required safety training and yearly education/competency requirements. Maintains confidentiality of all facility and patient information as required by facility policy. Provides notification of unscheduled absences or tardiness and requests time off in accordance with established departmental procedures. Understands and utilizes standards for delegating tasks to LPNs, unlicensed assistive personnel, and ancillary staff. Education/Experience/ Requirements: Associate's degree (A. A. / A. S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in nursing; or graduate of an accredited school of nursing; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred. Specialized Training: Intensive Care Unit / Critical Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit / Critical Care Unit, Pain Management, Operating room, Emergency room Certifications: CPR-ACLS certification within 90 days of employment, Active and Unencumbered Arizona RN License Starts at $35.00 - $39.00 per hour, DOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Arrowhead Health Centers