Registered Nurse - OR Full-Time

Position Overview

Banner Surgery Center - University prides itself on its legacy of being the first ever outpatient surgery center in the United States. Located at McDowell and 12th St in Phoenix, part of University Medical Center, the surgery center offers exceptional care and outstanding customer service to patients and physicians in the heart of Phoenix. This multispecialty ASC currently specializes in 11 areas and offers seven operating rooms and 1 procedure room.

Location: McDowell and 12th St, Phoenix
This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and the standards of professional nursing practice. The role utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide, and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients. The incumbent is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under their direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and ensures completion within the appropriate timeframe. Reviews diagnostic and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessments and reassessments as outlined in policy.
• Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family, and health team input. Initiates a patient-specific plan of care with realistic, measurable goals developed in conjunction with the patient/family, and revises the plan as needed based on patient status.
• Implements the plan of care through direct care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the healthcare team. Provides care in compliance with physician orders, policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements while ensuring continuity through effective communication.
• Evaluates patient and family responses to care and teaching, modifying the plan as necessary and collaborating with other healthcare team members to assess progress towards goals.
• Documents assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record in a timely, legible manner that reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions, and patient responses.
• Provides care based on best available evidence, participates in research and shared leadership, and supports the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, students, families, and visitors. Engages in precepting and mentoring as appropriate.
• Contributes to excellent patient outcomes by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and national nursing quality indicators, which may include involvement in professional organizations.
• May provide relief charge for staff and department workflow as required.
• Performs all functions in compliance with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and professional standards.
• Ensures an excellent service experience for all customers by consistently demonstrating the organization’s core and leader behaviors.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing, or higher, required.
• Must possess a current, valid RN license in the state of practice, temporary RN licensure, or compact RN licensure for the current state.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• *PALS certification required within 90 days of the start date if assigned ASC services pediatrics.
• Core (FT/PT): Minimum one-year licensed RN experience in OR; for those without OR experience, enrollment in the PeriOp101 program with successful completion within 4 months is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing, or higher, preferred.