Registered Nurse (RN) - ER
About The Position
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The RN assesses patients, identifies care needs, develops and implements care plans, and evaluates patient status and the effectiveness of care. The role coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, supports patient safety and education, and plans for transitions or discharge. The position is with Carondelet St. Raphael's Emergency Center, a full-service emergency center serving southeast Tucson and treating conditions ranging from broken bones to cardiac and stroke emergencies and life-threatening injuries.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Continuing education requirements as defined within the CARE program.
- One year of experience as an RN.
- 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 credentials 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 credentials.
- 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; monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Coordinate 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 through initial, reassessment, and focused assessments, including physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Identify actual or potential health conditions and patient needs using clinical judgment.
- Collaborate with patients and families to establish measurable short- and long-range goals and formulate plans of care.
- Establish daily goals with patients and families and plan transitions or discharge.
- Implement and document nursing care according to the care plan, including ensuring patient safety, administering medications, providing ordered treatments, and educating patients and families.
- Continuously evaluate patient status and the effectiveness of nursing care, modifying care plans as needed.
- Coordinate care from admission through discharge, including delegation, supervision, and prioritization.
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 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 $15,000, based on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
