RN Surgery OR FT Days *COMPETITIVE PAY*

**COMPETITIVE PAY**

Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital is an 74-bed, full service hospital that has been caring for families and residents in the community since 1944. Located in the heart of Tempe, the hospital is centrally located and offers a full range of high-quality services to serve our diverse and dynamic community. Our team is committed to providing excellent care in a friendly community hospital environment. Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital is accredited by DNV Healthcare, a worldwide leader in quality management.

OR RN -- Position Summary:

• Always represents CARES Standards: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Stewardship
• Demonstrates support of the Hospital’s mission, values and vision in all actions and interactions with employees, patients, medical staff, guests and visitors
• Works to make a positive impression on patients, medical staff, guests, visitors and co-workers
• Protects the privacy and dignity of our patients
• Shows concern by anticipating patient needs and adapting to their preferences
• Works well with others as a team member
• Recognizes the dignity of each person and shows respect for one another
• Works to resolve concerns and complaints promptly and effectively
• Demonstrates kindness through words and actions
• Maintains a safe and clean OR environment
• Maintains a clean, neat and professional appearance
• Demonstrates responsiveness to the needs of our patients, coworkers and others
• Informs patients and others about waits, delays and other possible inconveniences
• Communicates in caring and appropriate ways
• Formulates and revises Perioperative Care plan of care as indicated by patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness
• Involves patient and patient's family when appropriate
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning opportunities and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate
• Demonstrates the use of critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities in coordinating and supervising patient care
• Completes documentation which reflects current nursing standards, and which supports policies and procedures
• Manages and operates unit equipment safely and correctly
• Demonstrates knowledge of current patient safety goals and policies
• Applies knowledge of infection control policies and procedures supporting standards of care
• Communicates appropriately with patients, physicians, co-workers, staff and patient families
• Interacts with a high level of professionalism, respect and dignity
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Participates in the clinical development of self and others to provide for personal growth, unit clinical competency and unit retention
• Participates in the department's continuous quality improvement activities
• Committee and meeting participation: Unit staff meetings; other participation as appropriate and required
• Position patients for procedures
• Understanding of supplies needed for procedures
• Understanding in performing Time-outs
• Ability to work with pre-op, PACU, and other interdisciplinary teams as needed
• Works directly with Surgeons and Anesthesia and assists as needed

Position Requirements

• ADN in Nursing
• Licensed RN in the State of Arizona or Compact RN License
• BLS / ACLS / PALS as needed as required by Department
• Ability to work effectively with computer based charting and other clinical software programs
• Adaptability to change, organizational skills
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Minimum of 2 Years of OR Nursing Experience or previous Surgical tech experience

Preferred Requirements

• 3-5 years of recent OR nursing Experience or Surgical Tech experience
• CNOR Certification
• Bachelor’s in Nursing or relevant

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities, Women, Disabled, Veterans