Nurse PACU

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a PACU Nurse at SJHMC- Westgate , you will use skills in the recovery room and it doesn't stop there. Most patients never realize the part you played in getting them through one of their most vulnerable moments. Honoringyour commitment to care for others is thanks enough. Our leadership is visible and the hospital is expanding its services. Call is required and is based on shift and patient volume.

Every day you will go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, and prepare patients for various surgical procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures

• Administer medications as directed by physician

• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients

• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Job Requirements

Required

• Registered Nurse: AZ

• American Heart Association Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Preferred

• Bachelors Other BSN and

• One year recent acute care experience

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Where You'll Make a Difference: St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center

Imagine a place where cutting-edge healthcare meets genuine compassion. A place where innovation isn't just a buzzword, but the foundation for how we deliver care. That place is St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, and we're looking for passionate individuals like you to join our growing family.

Located conveniently off Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, St. Joseph's Westgate is a centerpiece of Dignity Health's exciting West Valley expansion. This is your chance to be at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to healthcare delivery, built on the vision of "Partnering with patients, physicians, employees and communities to improve the health of all we serve."

What sets us apart?

• A Culture of Partnership and Humankindness: At Westgate, you'll be part of a team that truly believes in collaboration. We actively partner with patients and physicians to craft a seamless continuum of care, embodying Dignity Health's powerful "humankindness movement" in every interaction.

• Innovating for the Future: Our state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot, 24 bed inpatient hospital is built for tomorrow's healthcare needs. Westgate is designed with patient safety, satisfaction, and medical efficiency in mind.

• The Power of a World-Class Network: Westgate is connected to the profound expertise of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. This means access to a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research, including internationally renowned institutions like the Barrow Neurological Institute and a Level I Trauma Center.

• Opportunity for Growth: With future plans for expansion, your career at Westgate will evolve alongside us. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare in the West Valley.

If you're looking for more than just a job - if you want to be part of a team that's redefining healthcare with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to partnership - then St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center is where you belong. Come make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients and community.

Pay Range

$46.69 - $46.69 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.