Rn Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nursing, or equivalent, from an accredited program.
• 4 years clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Current Arizona, or other compact state, Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to interact and communicate in English, both orally and written, with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and families in an effective manner, exhibiting tact, enthusiasm, and patience.
• Sensitivity to cultural and bilingual issues.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• RN experience in an ER/Trauma, Neurosciences and/or Cardiovascular setting.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to apply InterQual criteria.
• ACLS certification.
• Applicable professional certification (e.g., CCRN, CEN, CNRN).

Responsibilities

• Respond to all referrals to the Transfer Center program in a timely manner.
• Contact the receiving nurse to outline the patient’s condition, medical treatment plan, and physical orders to prepare him/her for the patient’s arrival.
• Assist with the development and implementation of educational programs for nurses (e.g., Lunch & Learns, ACNS, etc.).
• Facilitate physician-to-physician communication.
• Communicate with the sending facility to assure follow-up with the Physician is accomplished.
• Assist the sending facility with the use of air or ground transport of the patient.
• Telephone the receiving facility Admitting Department to admit the patient.