Registered Nurse (RN) - ED

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The RN assesses patients, identifies problems, develops and implements care plans, and evaluates patient status and the effectiveness of nursing care. The role coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from admission through discharge, while supporting patient safety, education, and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Meet continuing education requirements as defined within the CARE program.
• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid current Arizona nursing license or compact state license, with ability to become Arizona licensed within 30 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association certification and other 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.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification or other certifications as required by the individual department.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans, and monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator across disciplines to support coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Conduct initial, reassessment, and focused assessments, gathering and analyzing physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle information as appropriate.
• Identify actual or potential patient health conditions and needs using clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish measurable short- and long-range goals, daily goals, and plans of care, including transition or discharge planning.
• Implement care according to the care plan, including ensuring patient safety, administering medications, providing ordered treatments and nursing care, educating patients and families, and documenting care in the healthcare record.
• Continuously evaluate patient status and nursing care effectiveness, modifying the care plan as needed.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and healthcare team members to manage the sequence, timing, and effectiveness of care from admission to discharge.
• Delegate, supervise, and prioritize nursing 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.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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