Registered Nurse Tier I (RN) - ER

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

3h

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The Registered Nurse assesses patients, identifies care needs, develops and implements care plans, and continually evaluates patient status and the effectiveness of care. The RN coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare disciplines from admission through discharge, documents care, and supports safe transitions.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Meet continuing education requirements as defined within the CARE program.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans; monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Coordinate care across disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.
• Conduct initial, reassessment, and focused assessments, considering physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Identify actual or potential patient health problems through clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with patients and families to set measurable short- and long-range goals, establish daily goals, and formulate plans of care.
• Plan transitions and discharge in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Implement nursing care according to the care plan, ensuring continuity during hospitalization and preparation for discharge.
• Ensure patient safety; administer medications and provide ordered treatments and nursing care.
• Educate patients and families and document care in the healthcare record.
• Continuously evaluate patient status and the effectiveness of nursing care, modifying the care plan as needed.
• Coordinate care from admission to discharge to manage and correct the sequence, timing, and effectiveness of patient care.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree