Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory

This Clinical Nurse - Pre-Anesthesia position is with Phoenix Children's in Phoenix, AZ. Posting Note: Clinical Nurse – Pre-Anesthesia Join a growing Pre-Anesthesia team focused on patient safety and surgical readiness. This clinical nursing role provides the opportunity to use your assessment and triage skills to identify higher-risk patients and ensure they are appropriately prepared for anesthesia. Responsibilities Perform clinical assessment and triage of patients preparing for anesthesia. Identify patients requiring additional evaluation or cardiac/pulmonary clearance. Review charts and obtain outside records and specialty information. Participate in virtual Pre-Anesthesia Clinic visits with the NP and anesthesia team. Follow up with patients before surgery to confirm readiness and identify changes in condition. Collaborate with NPs, anesthesiologists, and other clinical teams. Help reduce avoidable surgical cancellations and improve patient safety. Qualifications Current RN license Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a pediatric Critical Care Inpatient environment (NICU, PICU, PreOp/PACU, CVICU or ED) Strong assessment, triage, communication, and follow-up skills Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; NO Holidays/Weekends/Call!! This position, in collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and family, coordinates and promotes patient health utilizing evidence-based practice in the delivery of professional nursing care across the care continuum. This position advocates for the patient and family adhering to nursing and medical plans of care, regulatory standards, and organizational values.