Registered Nurse (RN) - ER

Conifer Health Solutions•Tucson, AZ

26d

About The Position

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 continually evaluates patient status and the effectiveness of care. The position coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from admission through discharge, while documenting care and supporting safe transitions.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Meet continuing education requirements as defined within the CARE program.
At least one year of experience as an RN.
Valid current Arizona nursing license or compact-state license, with ability to obtain Arizona licensure within 30 days.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Additional 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 from the American Heart Association.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Other certifications as required by the individual department.

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Coordinate care among disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patient discharge-planning needs with the healthcare team.
Collect and analyze patient data, including physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors; complete initial, reassessment, and focused assessments as appropriate.
Use clinical judgment to identify actual or potential patient health problems and needs.
Collaborate with patients and families to establish measurable short- and long-range goals and develop plans of care, including daily goals and transition or discharge planning.
Implement nursing care according to the care plan and document care in the patient record.
Ensure patient safety; administer medications and ordered treatments; provide patient and family education and nursing care.
Continuously evaluate patient status and the effectiveness of nursing care, 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 care.