Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU

Conifer Health Solutions•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The RN assesses patient needs, identifies problems, develops and implements care plans, and evaluates the patient's status and the effectiveness of nursing care. The position coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from admission through discharge, and documents care in the patient's healthcare record. Assessment includes collecting and analyzing physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle information. The RN collaborates with patients and families to establish measurable short- and long-range goals, formulate plans of care, and coordinate transitions or discharge planning. Nursing care includes maintaining patient safety, administering medications, providing ordered treatments and nursing care, and educating patients and families. The RN also delegates, supervises, and prioritizes care. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available based on eligibility.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Meet continuing education requirements as defined within the CARE program.
At least one year of experience as an RN.
Valid current Arizona nursing license or compact state license, with ability to become Arizona licensed within 30 days.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Additional certifications as required by the individual department, as noted in Attachment A.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Other certifications as required by the individual department.

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Coordinate care among disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Conduct initial, reassessment, and focused patient assessments based on patient condition, setting, and population.
Identify problems based on clinical judgment of the patient's response to actual or potential health conditions or needs.
Establish daily goals with patients and families and formulate plans of care.
Coordinate transition or discharge planning.
Implement care according to the care plan to maintain continuity during hospitalization and prepare for discharge.
Ensure patient safety; administer medications and provide ordered treatments and nursing care.
Educate patients and families.
Document care in the healthcare record.
Continuously evaluate patient status and the effectiveness of nursing care, and modify the care plan as needed.
Coordinate care with patients, families, and healthcare team members from admission to discharge.
Delegate, supervise, and prioritize care.