Registered Nurse (RN) - ER

Conifer Health Solutions•Peoria, AZ

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Delivers individualized, age-specific, direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating, and using 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 observes safety guidelines and safe work practices. May be asked to be in charge for a shift. This position is in the Emergency Room (ER). A sign-on bonus of up to $12,000 is available based on eligibility.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.
CPR certification.
ACLS required upon completion of orientation for ER roles.
PALS or ENPC certification required for ER, or must be obtained within 90 days.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above-average pressure.
Excellent customer service skills.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year of acute care experience; new graduates will also be considered.
Certification in the specialty area of practice preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural, safety/risk, and discharge-planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.
Determine nursing diagnoses based on patient assessment and data analysis.
Set practical, realistic, and appropriate outcome goals for the patient population.
Use patient and family input when appropriate and guide patients in achieving goals.
Individualize each patient’s plan of care based on patient needs and circumstantial or procedural complexities.
Implement nursing and medical orders and ensure they are appropriate to the patient’s current status.
Coordinate care planning with other disciplines.
Provide direct bedside nursing care and supervise, assess, plan, and delegate care tasks to other healthcare employees as appropriate.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals.
Participate in hourly rounding and observe safety guidelines and safe work practices.
Perform other tasks assigned at the hospital.