Registered Nurse Med Surg (Pool)

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The CORE Institute is hiring a Registered Nurse for its medical/surgical unit. The nurse uses the nursing process to provide safe, effective patient care, administers and documents medications, and reinforces physician instructions and procedure explanations for patients and companions. The role requires competence in designated medical/surgical skills, care tailored to patients' age-specific needs, and the ability to respond to emergencies. The nurse maintains clinical expertise through continuing education, participates in quality improvement activities and audits, and remains flexible with scheduling and assignments to meet patient needs. The position may involve work in multiple perioperative areas and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team through shared leadership. The nurse also completes required competencies, obtains ordered laboratory specimens and diagnostic studies, and uses individual goals and quality models to track and report performance improvement.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• At least three years of nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Arizona.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• At least three years of orthopedic, medical/surgical, or ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process—including assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide safe and effective patient outcomes.
• Administer and document medications as ordered by physicians.
• Reinforce and clarify physician instructions and explanations of procedures for patients and companions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in designated medical/surgical unit skills.
• Provide patient care in emergency situations and according to age-specific needs and developmental considerations.
• Maintain and evaluate clinical expertise and practice, and pursue continuing education to support facility responsibilities and professional growth.
• Conduct quality review audits as assigned and apply principles and tools learned through CQI training.
• Maintain flexibility with scheduling and job assignments to cover patient needs.
• Work in multiple perioperative areas as needed.
• Promote a positive, professional hospital environment through considerate, helpful, and courteous interactions and teamwork.
• Participate in committees, work groups, and meetings as needed.
• Demonstrate measurable results and meet target dates.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in shared leadership.
• Complete required position competencies.
• Obtain laboratory specimens, EKGs, and radiology studies as ordered by physicians and in accordance with policy.
• Use individual goals and quality models to measure and report performance improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Monthly $43 stipend toward ancillary benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match for qualifying HDHP plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match after six months of service; part-time employees are included.
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7.
• Employee Appreciation Days.
• Employee Wellness Events.

What This Job Offers

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