Pre-Operative RN

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

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The Main Pre Operative Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center serves over 25 operating rooms including Cardiovascular, Neurological, and a Level One General operating room. The space consists of 26 bays and has a volume of over 900 patients each month. This fast paced collaborative unit is a great place to work with a cohesive team.

Job Summary

Assess patient/family health problems and resources, taking a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care. Provides professional nursing care and interventions to acutely ill adult patient populations. Position requires providing service to one or more age groups including young adults through geriatric patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee will support the

organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the hospital wide performance improvement plan.

Job Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment:

• Review the patient’s medical history and surgical clearance. Perform physical assessments (e.g., vital signs, weight, allergies). Evaluate patient readiness for surgery, including fasting status and medication compliance.\

Patient Education:

• Explain the surgical procedure, anesthesia, and post-op recovery process. Address patient and family concerns to reduce anxiety.

Coordination of Care:

• Communicate with surgical team members, anesthesiologists, and physicians.
• Ensure that preoperative labs, imaging, and consents are complete and accurate.

Emotional Support:

• Offer reassurance and support to patients and their families.
• Help alleviate anxiety through clear communication and compassionate care.

Minmum:

Education and Experience:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

One (1) year of recent acute care experience

Licenses:

RN:AZ or Compact RN license

Certification:

American Heart Association BLS

Physical Demands:

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.