Preoperative Nurse

As our Preoperative Nurse at Arizona General Hospital - Mesa,  you will take a leadership role in assessing patient/family health problems and resources, and developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing care plans. This position provides professional nursing care and interventions to acutely ill patient populations across all ages, from infancy to later life/geriatric, within our dynamic Perioperative department. 

Every day you will go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, and prepare patients for various surgical procedures. You will serve as a patient advocate through holistic care practices, recognizing and adapting swiftly to changes in patient conditions (e.g., abnormal lab results, vital signs) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.  

To be successful in this role, you will have a PACU, ICU, ED or Telemetry background. Your capacity to engage and motivate others, manage change, assume accountability for decisions, and effectively utilize resources will be crucial in this dynamic Pre-Operative Nurse role, where call is required and is based on shift and patient volume.  

• 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  
• Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 
• Registered Nurse: AZ  
• American Heart Association BLS  
• American Heart Association ACLS

Preferred

• BSN 
• PACU, ICU, ED or Telemetry experience

Hello Humankindness

Where You Will Thrive. Where You Will Make a Difference. Where Collaboration Amplifies Care.

At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team – you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives.

Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities.

But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further. 

This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.