Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

3d

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The RN assesses patients, identifies care needs, develops and implements care plans, evaluates patient status and care effectiveness, and coordinates care from admission through discharge. The role includes collaborating with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support safe, coordinated care.

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 the ability to become Arizona licensed within 30 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• American Heart Association certifications and other requirements as specified by the individual department in Attachment A.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of 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 condition, setting, and population, considering physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Identify actual or potential health conditions and patient needs using clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with patients and families to set measurable, achievable short- and long-range goals and formulate plans of care.
• Establish daily goals with patients and families and support transition or discharge planning.
• Implement care according to the care plan and document care in the healthcare record.
• Ensure patient safety, administer medications, provide ordered treatments, and educate patients and families.
• Continuously evaluate patient status and the effectiveness of nursing care, modifying the care plan as needed.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and healthcare team members from admission to discharge.
• Delegate, supervise, and prioritize care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed