Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

KurzSolutions • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community – Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It's known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf courses and vibrant nightclubs. Other highlights include the Desert Botanical Garden, displaying cacti and numerous native plants. Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Phoenix here! Airport Information: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is a major public airport located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is one of the largest and busiest airports in the United States. The airport is a hub for several major airlines and serves as a crucial connecting point for flights throughout North America. It has a well-developed network of domestic and international routes, connecting passengers to various destinations worldwide. For more information about Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, check out their website here! About the Facility – Phoenix VAMC, The Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center Department of Veterans Affairs offers healthcare services to eligible military veterans at VA medical centers and outpatient clinics across the country. Driven by the mission to fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan”, VA strives to serve and honor America's veterans by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship. The Phoenix VA Health Care System proudly serves Veterans in central Arizona at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center and nine community-based outpatient VA clinics. Facility Address: 650 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix AZ 85012

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision -OR- Possess of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience-OR- Possess a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing
• Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
• Must have a minimum of 24 months experience in a Med/Surg or PACU environment during the last 36 months
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) are mandatory for all specialties.
• Evidence of current immunizations is required

Responsibilities

• Providing professional nursing care principles, practices, and procedures required to assess the needs of patients
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use; recognizing adverse signs and symptoms that are not always apparent and reacting promptly in emergency situations including the implementation of life-saving procedures
• Providing counseling, guidance, and health instruction to patients
• Identifying disease entities to recognize complications and therapeutic interventions required
• Provide professional nursing duties according to established professional nursing principles, practices, and procedures in a Med/Surg or PACU setting, assessing patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs
• Demonstrate skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served
• provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care to patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree