Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery

Conifer Health Solutions•Tucson, AZ

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, plans and implements care, evaluates outcomes, and coordinates care from admission through discharge. Care is documented in the patient’s healthcare record, and the care plan is modified as needed. The position includes a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, based on eligibility.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
One year of experience as an RN.
Meet continuing education requirements 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 from the American Heart Association.
Other 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 with all 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.
Use clinical judgment to identify actual or potential patient health conditions and needs.
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 support transition or discharge planning.
Implement care according to the care plan and document care in the patient’s record.
Ensure patient safety, administer medications, provide ordered treatments, and educate patients and families.
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 and supervise care as appropriate.