What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN OR PRN position at Northwest Houghton Hospital?
Per-Diem OR RN! This Registered Nurse position is a Circulator in the Main OR
The Main OR at Northwest Houghton Hospital features 5 surgical suites.
Join a team of surgical professionals who are performing new cutting edge procedures and taking great care of our patients.
Requires a registered nurses license and experience in the operating room, meeting the needs of the surgical patient intraoperatively.
Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Position Qualifications / Minimum Requirements
Education :
Required : Associates or Diploma in nursing program
Preferred : Bachelor's degree in nursing
Licenses / Certifications :
Required :
Current Arizona RN license or compact state license
American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS
Northwest Medical Center Houghton is a 44-bed, full-service hospital serving Tucson's east side. With a cath lab, 24 / 7 emergency care at our emergency department and Northwest Emergency Center at Vail, ICU (medical / surgical and telemetry), full lab and radiology services and four operating rooms supporting a broad array of specialties, Northwest Medical Center Houghton holds plenty of opportunity for applicants. Whether caring for patients at the bedside or supporting the hospital in a non-clinical role, we're excited to build a team who can really make an impact on our community. Northwest Medical Center Houghton is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer : race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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