Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Conifer Health Solutions•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned ICU unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Delivers individualized, age-specific direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Supervises 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 take charge of a shift. The position offers a bonus of up to $12,000, based on eligibility.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.
CPR certification.
ACLS certification as applicable by facility and department; required upon completion of orientation for ICU and specified departments.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including 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.

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 outcome goals for the patient population.
Use patient and family input when appropriate and guide patients in achieving goals.
Individualize patients’ plans of care based on their 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.
Supervise and direct other healthcare employees through assessment, planning, delegation, and independent judgment.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals.
Participate in hourly rounding and follow safety guidelines and safe work practices.
Take charge of shifts when asked.
Perform other tasks assigned at the hospital.