Surgical Services Nurse OR Support & Patient Care

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our surgical services nurse at Arizona General Hospital - Mesa, you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing when they are at their most vulnerable. Every day you will go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, make sure the equipment is ready to go, and update family members on the surgery status during the operation. You will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery. To be successful in this role you must have the ability to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations. Responsibilities 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 Benefits 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 Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, upon hire and Registered Nurse: AZ, upon hire and One (1) year surgery experience upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire Preferred Bachelors Of Science Nursing, upon hire Where You'll Work Hello Humankindness ( Arizona General Hospitals provide quality health care to patients and communities in and around Phoenix, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. Pay Range $35.00 - $58.63 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr