Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Conifer Health Solutions•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Delivers individualized, age-specific, direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Supervises other healthcare employees by assessing, planning, delegating, and using independent judgment to direct patient care. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals, participates in hourly rounding, and follows safety guidelines and safe work practices. May be asked to serve as shift charge nurse.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.
CPR certification.
ACLS required upon completion of orientation for ICU and other listed departments (ER, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, and L&D).
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above-average pressure.
Excellent customer service skills.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year of acute care experience; new graduates will also be considered.
Certification in the specialty area of practice.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural, safety/risk, and discharge-planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.
Determine nursing diagnoses based on patient assessment and data analysis.
Set practical, realistic, and appropriate outcome goals for the patient population.
Incorporate patient and family input when appropriate and guide patients in achieving their goals.
Individualize the plan of care according to patient needs and circumstantial or procedural complexities.
Implement nursing and medical orders and ensure they are appropriate to the patient’s current status.
Participate in hourly rounding and observe safety guidelines and safe work practices.
Assess, plan, and delegate care and direct other healthcare employees as needed.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Perform other tasks assigned at the hospital.
May serve as charge nurse for a shift.