Medical Surgical Ortho Nurse
Medical Surgical Ortho Nurse
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Overview
Dignity Healths Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine and here you are a part of a golden thread of compassionate care that connects staff and patients. While walking through the Healing Gardenwith its intertwined pathways garden areas and fountainsyoure reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person. Embracing total well-being then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively is personally rewarding to you.
Mercy Gilbert is a modern 212-bed acute care not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix areas East Valley. We offer a full breadth of care from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric orthopedic and diagnostic services. Since opening in June 2006 we have been named the #1 Small-Sized Acute Care Hospital by Arizona Business Magazine and the #1 Healing Hospital in the Nation by Baptist Healing Trust. Weve also been named Business of the Year by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. Youre proud of these awards but even more youre proud of the solace serenity and reprieve youre able to provide here.
Living in Phoenixs relatively new suburb of Gilbert Arizona you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries. This urban center has all the shopping restaurants and culture your heart desires with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs. There are nearby lakes for boating wakeboarding and water skiing while Flagstaff and Sunrise offer winter skiing and snowboarding. Arizona has four professional sports teams and youre a year-round fan. You look forward to all the activities but then again at the end of a busy day taking a moment to relax poolside and reflect sounds good too. The scenery the climate and the culture present the perfect backdrop for your healing work at Mercy Gilbert.
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Responsibilities
As our Ortho Nurse at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center youll help our patients with orthopedic post-operative care. Youll build trust with patients and families by anticipating patient needs observing them closely and listening carefully. Remember this might be your 20th experience with this surgery but its often their first for patients.
Your success in this role comes from working well with the surgical and nursing team to communicate details while paying close attention to the emotional and informational needs of the patient. You do not need previous experience in an orthopedic unit to be successful in this role but enthusiasm to help others is mandatory. Well teach you everything you need to know which makes this a perfect starting point to launch your nursing career.
Responsibilities
- Comfort patients who are nervous and confused after surgery to make them feel safe and relaxed for their healing.
- Fast-paced work while paying attention to the patient details across ## beds in the unit.
- Welcome new patients and make sure they have the medication necessary to manage their post-operative pain.
- Confidently inform families and patients about home care and their care while staying at the hospital.
- Work alongside a team of nurses that care about patient well-being as much as you do.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18000 over five years while part-time employees can receive up to $9000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Qualifications
Minimum:
- ADN Diploma BSN or Foreign Equivalent
- Current AZ State RN License in good standing
- Current American Heart Association BLS
Preferred:
- One year medical/surgical acute experience
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