Nurse Heart Lung PreOp

Dignity Health
Phoenix, AZ
**Job Summary and Responsibilities** **Job Summary** Assess patient/family health problems and resources, taking a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care. Provides professional nursing care and interventions to acutely ill adult patient populations. Position requires providing service to one or more age groups including young adults through geriatric patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee will support the organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the hospital wide performance improvement plan. **Job Responsibilities:** **Patient Assessment:** + Review the patient's medical history and surgical clearance. Perform physical assessments (e.g., vital signs, weight, allergies). Evaluate patient readiness for surgery, including fasting status and medication compliance.\ **Patient Education:** + Explain the surgical procedure, anesthesia, and post-op recovery process. Address patient and family concerns to reduce anxiety. **Coordination of Care:** + Communicate with surgical team members, anesthesiologists, and physicians. + Ensure that preoperative labs, imaging, and consents are complete and accurate. **Emotional Support:** + Offer reassurance and support to patients and their families. + Help alleviate anxiety through clear communication and compassionate care. **Job Requirements** **Minmum:** **Education and Experience:** Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelor's degree preferred One (1) year of recent acute care experience **Licenses:** RN:AZ or Compact RN license **Certification:** American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association ACLS **Where You'll Work** Hello Humankindness ( Located conveniently off the Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Glendale, Arizona ( , St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center ( , a campus of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, is the centerpiece of Dignity Health's West Valley expansion. With a vision of _"_ _Partnering with patients, physicians, employees and communities to improve the health of all we serve";_ St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center is collaborating with groups to build an organization that meets today's changing healthcare needs. As part of the new 35-acre medical campus, St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center features new approaches to healthcare via its onside collaboration with Dignity Health partners. The Westgate team has a solid patient/physician focused style to customer service; actively partnering with patients and physicians to plan for the continuum of care. It is with Dignity Health's humankindness movement that gives St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center the opportunity to open a hospital that is based upon partnerships with patients, physicians, employees, and the community. With future plans to expand, St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, a 60,000 square foot hospital, includes a 12-bed full-service emergency department, a 24-bed inpatient unit, 2 operating rooms, 2 procedural rooms, dedicated space for diagnostic services, an ambulance bay and helipad. The campus features some of the most innovative uses of materials to promote patient safety, patient satisfaction and medical efficiency. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute ( , Norton Thoracic Institute ( , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's ( , Ivy Brain Tumor Center ( , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center ( (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's. Tobacco-free campus. **Pay Range** $35.00 - $58.63 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Posted 2025-11-27

Recommended Jobs

Data and AI AP

IBM
Phoenix, AZ

**Introduction** As an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Data & AI Lead, you will be responsible for architecting, leading, and delivering innovative cloud data and AI solutions on Oracle Cloud. You w…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-04

Junior Data Scientist

Peerlogic
Scottsdale, AZ

Job Title: Junior Data Scientist – Multi-Agent Systems, Analytics, and Insights Location: On-site in Scottsdale, Arizona Seniority Level: Intern to Junior Industry: AI and Healthcare SaaS E…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-25

Area Operations Manager - Reman

Dent Wizard
Phoenix, AZ

For a quick application text APPLY1 to 82174 About Dent Wizard Dent Wizard is the nation’s undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products – and our suc…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-05

Registered Nurse, Home Health

CenterWell
Prescott, AZ

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first Make a meaningful impact every day as a CenterWell Home Health nurse. You’ll provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps pat…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-11

Arizona Gastroenterology - Gastroenterologist Needed 20 Min from Phoenix

Royal Oak Health Group
Phoenix, AZ

Gastroenterologist Needed in Arizona - 30 Min from Phoenix Healthcare employer in Phoenix, Arizona has an exciting opening for a BE/BC Gastroenterologist physician. Candidates with EUS/ERCP traini…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-15

Reverse Mortgage Originator Development Program

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
Phoenix, AZ

This is a great opportunity to launch your career into the reverse mortgage industry with our 12-month development program. Come join the winning team, with over 100 years of success and stability…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-11

Energy Management Systems Technician

Dover Corporation
Phoenix, AZ

Job Title: Energy Management System (EMS) Technician Location: Phoenix, AZ     The AMS Group is proud to be part of Dover Food Retail— a leading manufacturer and provider of innovative so…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-02

Executive Director - The Park at Surprise

The Park at Surprise
Surprise, AZ

Who You Are: Leadership is at the core of this role. You have actively managed multiple departments in a professional setting with organizational and management success. You will manage a Senior Liv…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-03

Pega Certified Business Architect [PCBA / PCSBA] - Manager

PwC
Phoenix, AZ

**Specialty/Competency:** Platform Engineering & Architecture **Industry/Sector:** Not Applicable **Time Type:** Full time **Travel Requirements:** Up to 60% At PwC, our people in integration and plat…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-22

Legal Translator- Vietnamese

Cayuse Holdings
Phoenix, AZ

**Overview** **The Work** The Legal Translator will play a critical role in providing high-quality translation services in the legal field. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in ac…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-15