Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Conifer Health Solutions•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned medical-surgical unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Delivers individualized, age-specific, direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Assesses, plans, delegates, and uses 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 follows safety guidelines and safe work practices. May be asked to serve as shift charge nurse.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.
CPR certification.
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.
ACLS is required upon completion of orientation for ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, and L&D.
ER: PALS or ENPC is required, or must be obtained within 90 days.
Post-partum, Nursery, and L&D: NRP is required upon completion of orientation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year of acute care experience.
Certification in the specialty area of practice.
Bariatrics: certification or specialized training in the bariatrics specialty area of practice.
Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or training in wound care and/or ostomy care.
PACU: PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural, safety/risk, and discharge-planning needs at admission and on an ongoing basis.
Determine nursing diagnoses based on patient assessment and data analysis.
Set practical, realistic, and appropriate outcome goals specific to the patient population.
Use patient and family input when appropriate and guide patients in achieving goals.
Individualize each patient’s plan of care according to their needs and circumstantial or procedural complexities.
Implement nursing and medical orders and ensure they are appropriate to the patient’s current status.
Assess, plan, delegate, and use independent judgment to direct other healthcare employees in providing patient care.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and participate in hourly rounding.
Observe safety guidelines and safe work practices.
Perform other tasks assigned at the hospital; may serve as charge nurse for a shift.