What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room position at Valley View Medical Center?
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Valley View Medical Center is a state-of-the-art hospital is licensed with 52 medical/surgical beds, 12 acute rehabilitation beds, 12 intensive care beds, and an eight-bed labor, delivery and post-partum unit, and is the only all private bed hospital in the area.
Where We Are:
The Tri-State area has sunshine almost every day of the year. The beautiful clear skies, breathtaking sunsets on mountains to the east and west of us, and a mixture of the Great Outdoors along Arizona’s West Coast (the Colorado River) plus bountiful indoor activities provide something to do for everyone of any age.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
- And much more…
Position Summary:
The Surgery Registered Nurse promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients requiring an invasive procedure based upon age specific and cultural needs. RN monitors patient vital signs and condition during the intraoperative phase. Communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, surgeon, anesthesia, and family.
Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols. Monitors the sterile field and surgical environment to prevent infection
Follows Universal Protocol and participates in time out as part of patient safety initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have an Associate’s Degree in nursing. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Must have an active RN License from Arizona or a compact license.
- Must have BLS and ACLS.
- PALS or obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Must have EKG exam at time of hire.
- Must have NIH Stroke Scale or obtain within 90 days of hire.
- CNOR preferred.
EEOC Statement:
Valley View Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
