Surgery Nurse

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our surgical services nurse at MGMC you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing when they are at their most vulnerable.

Every day you will go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, make sure the equipment is ready to go, and update family members on the surgery status during the operation. You will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery.

To be successful in this role you must have the ability to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Experience
Preferred:
One (1) year surgery experience

Education
ADN Diploma BSN or Foreign Equivalent

Licensure

• Current AZ RN license
• Current American Heart Association BLS card
• American Heart Association ACLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire

Dignity Health offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. Full‑time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part‑time employees can receive up to $9,000.

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a modern, 212‑bed, acute‑care, not‑for‑profit community hospital in the Phoenix area’s East Valley. It offers a full breadth of care from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services.

$35.00 - $58.63 /hour

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