Cardiovascular OR Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse at St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center you willplay a pivotal role in the Heart & Lung Institute the nations sole stand-alone lung transplant center within ourCardiac Service Line of Excellence. You will prepare patients for surgical procedures and provide exceptional care in ourseven state-of-the-art CTOR surgical suites which operate from 6:30 am to 7 pm and conduct over 1500 cases annually.

Every day you willreview consent forms address patient inquiries conduct preoperative assessments and ensure equipment readiness. You will keep family members informed about the surgerys progress and directly assist the surgeon during procedures. You will work within a specialized staffing ratio including two RN circulators a cardiothoracic scrub technician and a Physicians Assistant supported by additional clinical and technical personnel.

To be successful in this role you musthave the ability to multitask effectively maintain composure under pressure and demonstrate sound judgment in emergency scenarios. Your expertise and dedication will directly contribute to the vital support of complex cardiac and lung transplant cases within a high-volume specialized surgical environment.

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
• Care for patients before during and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

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 $18000 over five years while part-time employees can receive up to $9000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Job Requirements

• Associates of Nursing Diploma or Foreign Equivalent
• Registered Nurse: AZ or Compact license
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 60 days

Preferred

• BSN
• One (1) year recent acute care experience

Where Youll Work

Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Josephs Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ. a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. Were more than a hospital; were a global destination for life-changing care embracing patients with humankindness.

Here your calling will flourish. Were not just a workplace; were a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizonas busiest ERs providing immediate comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation united by the power of humankindness.

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