RN Preop/PACU Per Diem Northwest Tucson Surgery Center
About the role
Outstanding opportunity for an experienced PreOp / PACU nurse in our busy outpatient Northwest Tucson Surgery Center located on the Northwest Medical Center campus. We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families. Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, Level III Trauma Center, Women's Center, and a large physician group, offering a variety of settings in which to work, with a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care for the pre and post operative patient.
- Uses critical skills and core knowledge of the surgical case, the RN anticipates the needs of the team and provides assistance to meet the needs of the patient.
- Either directly or indirectly reporting to a nursing supervisor, plans, directs, participates in and evaluates patient care.
- Collaborates with other disciplines to provide