Registered Nurse (RN) - OR

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

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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 nursing care. The position coordinates care among patients, families, and healthcare professionals from admission through discharge, while documenting care in the patient record.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Meet 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).
• American Heart Association credentials and 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).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 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.
• Conduct initial, reassessment, and focused patient assessments, collecting and analyzing relevant physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle information.
• Use clinical judgment to identify actual or potential patient health conditions and needs.
• Collaborate with patients and families to set measurable short- and long-range goals, establish daily goals, formulate plans of care, and plan transitions or discharge.
• Implement care according to the care plan, ensuring continuity during hospitalization and in preparation for discharge.
• Ensure patient safety; administer medications; provide ordered treatments and nursing care; educate patients and families; and document care in the healthcare record.
• 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.

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 benefits include 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree