Nurse General Surgery

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our surgical services nurse at SJHMC, 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 In ICIMS

• 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

Minimum

Job Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

AZ RN license

American Heart Association BLS certification

American Heart Association ACLS certification

One year of OR experience

30 minute Call Windo

Preferred

BSN

Professional certification in area of specialty

Where You'll Work

Hello humankindness

At Dignity Health St Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center, we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health, social and support services in the heart of Glendale, Arizona. As part of our team, you will provide oversight of the activities on a nursing unit during a specific shift, including serving as a resource to staff, directing patient flow, assuring appropriate utilization of resources and providing oversight for the provisions of quality care in a manner satisfying to patients. As a member of our team, you will also have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.

The St Joseph's Westgate is a dynamic environment where you can pursue a highly challenging and rewarding career.

If you are looking to be part of a great team of staff, and work with a variety of patient in a fast growing new facility, consider coming to St Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center. The Inpatient unit includes 5 ICU / Tele / MOSU beds and 18 Tele / Med-Surg beds caring for a variety of patient medical needs. If you believe in connecting with a patient as a person, to help them be part of their health care plan and provide great clinical care, this is the place for you. Come grow with us.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $58.63 / hour