Registered Nurse (RN) - ER
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. Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating, and using independent judgment to direct other healthcare employees in providing patient care. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals, participates in hourly rounding, and observes safety guidelines and safe work practices. May be asked to serve as the person in charge for a shift. This position is in the emergency room (ER).
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 ER positions.
- PALS or ENPC certification required for ER, or must be obtained within 90 days.
- 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 preferred.
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 patient-population-specific outcome goals; incorporate patient and family input when appropriate and guide patients in achieving their goals.
- Individualize each patient’s plan of care based on patient needs and circumstantial or procedural complexities.
- Implement nursing and medical orders and ensure they are appropriate to the patient’s current status.
- Coordinate care planning with other disciplines and provide direct bedside nursing care.
- Assess, plan, and delegate while directing other healthcare employees in the provision of patient care.
- Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals.
- Participate in hourly rounding and observe safety guidelines and safe work practices.
- Perform other tasks assigned at the hospital.
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 include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
