Registered Nurse - Pre-Op Job at Tucson Medical Center (Tucson)

Registered Nurse - Pre-Op

Tucson Medical Center

Location:
United States , Tucson

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Job Description Registered Nurse - Pre-Op Job Category Nursing Schedule Full time Shift 1 - Day Shift The Main OR has 14 Operating Rooms that include: 2 Endovascular rooms, 2 Open Heart rooms, 1 Cysto room, 1 da Vinci Robot room, and 1 Pediatric room. Services include: General Surgery (Adult and Peds), ENT (Adult and Peds), Urology (Adult and Peds), Vascular, Thoracic, Heart, Neuro, Podiatry, Ophthalmology, and Oral Surgery. The Operating Room is staffed 24/7. Pre-Op Holding (POH) is staffed Monday through Friday from 0530-1930 and on-call Saturday and Sunday 0645-1500. The Main PACU is a 24 bed unit, staffed 24/7 with call to accommodate surgeries. SUMMARY: Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being.

Job Responsibility:

Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated
Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans
Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports
Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems
Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team
Evaluates outcomes of patient care
Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues
Provides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques
May manage IV lines, ensure that sterile techniques are adhered to
May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications
Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards
Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel
Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values
Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards
Performs related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
One (1) year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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