Medical Surgical Nurse

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

AZ General Hospital Laveen is seeking a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in a 16-bed non-profit setting. You will perform comprehensive assessments, execute care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold an Arizona RN license and at least 1 year of acute care experience, with BLS and ACLS certifications or the ability to obtain ACLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of recent acute care RN experience.
• RN License with the state of Arizona.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, safe, evidence-based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes; document the nursing care plan per standard of care.
• Organize and prioritize patient care activities while considering patient comfort; involve patient and family in the plan and education for home recovery.
• Demonstrate accountability for ethical practice and address/ escalate issues when needed.
• Advocate for patients with holistic care, respecting cultural values, beliefs, and customs.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and report promptly; document responses to interventions.
• Use SBAR to notify physicians and other providers; perform nurse-to-nurse handoffs at the bedside.

Skills

Acute care experience

RN license

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Arizona RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Provides comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes for the patient. Documents the nursing care plan and incorporates the nursing process following the standard of care for patient care area.
• Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient. Involves the patient and family/caregiver in desired outcomes in formulating the plan of care and in appropriate educational activities in preparation for return to home situation.
• Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior, and supports ethical practice by addressing and/or escalating issues.
• Serves as an advocate for patients needs by demonstrating holistic care practices. Uses knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in patients condition (i.e. Lab, vitals, signs and test values) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner. Documents changes in patient condition and response to interventions within established timeframes.
• Utilizes SBAR format tool to notify physicians, and other providers of clinical findings, performs nurse-to-nurse report at the bedside. Recognizes limits of scope of practice, seeks multidisciplinary collaboration, utilizes appropriate resources, and follows chain of command.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• One (1) year recent acute care RN experience
• RN License with the state of Arizona
• American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), obtained within 6 months of hire

Preferred

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing

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Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Where Compassion Meets Innovation: Your Career at AZ General Hospital Laveen

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At AZ General Hospital Laveen, we're not just a healthcare facility – we're a close-knit community dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors. As a 16-bed non-profit hospital, we offer a unique opportunity to provide highly personalized, quality healthcare right here in Laveen, Arizona, and the surrounding areas.

Join a Legacy of Care, Shape the Future of Health.

We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This means immense resources, unparalleled opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to making healthcare accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

But at Laveen, you'll experience the best of both worlds:

• The Power of Proximity: In our intimate 16-bed setting, you'll foster deeper connections with your patients, their families, and your colleagues. You'll truly see the impact of your work every single day.
• A Collaborative Spirit: We work hand-in-hand with SJHMC Arizona, fostering a dynamic environment of shared knowledge and best practices. You'll be part of a team that thrives on innovation and mutual support.
• Impactful Innovation: We believe in delivering care in new and innovative ways. If you're someone who thinks creatively, embraces challenges, and is eager to explore cutting-edge solutions, you'll find your perfect home here.

If these values resonate with you, and you're ready to contribute your skills, compassion, and innovative spirit to a team that truly cares, then you belong with us.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $58.63 /hour