Registered Nurse - Burn and Wound Clinic

Valleywise Health; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,648,000 - 150,118,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Advanced Clinical Nurse to join the Burn and Wound Clinic. You will deliver comprehensive, age-specific care and serve as a clinical leader within ambulatory services.

This role emphasizes patient advocacy, mentorship of ancillary staff, and driving quality improvement initiatives in a collaborative, diverse environment. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, an AZ RN license in good standing, BLS, and at least 1 year of acute care RN

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing.
• AZ RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on Burn Center Clinic.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient assessments and care plans.
• Administer medications per orders.
• Educate patients and families about care and discharge plans.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to ancillary staff.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

EMR navigation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Burn and Wound Clinic

Location: Valleywise Health
Department: Ambulatory Services
Reports To: Nurse Manager / Executive Director of Nursing

Why You’ll Love This Role

Are you ready to elevate your nursing career and make a lasting impact? As an Advanced Clinical Nurse at Valleywise Health, you do more than provide exceptional, age-specific care—you serve as a clinical leader, a patient advocate, and a champion for health equity. Working closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver comprehensive, meaningful healthcare to a beautifully diverse patient community. This role isn't just about managing daily care; it’s an invitation to drive quality improvement, mentor ancillary staff, and grow your leadership skills in a forward-thinking ambulatory environment.

What You’ll Do (Your Impact)

• Deliver Expert Care: Perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and design personalized care plans tailored to our patients' unique needs.
• Be a Patient Champion: Act as a dedicated advocate and educator, ensuring patients and their families feel heard, supported, and empowered.
• Lead and Inspire: Provide indirect supervision and mentorship to ancillary team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive unit culture.
• Drive Clinical Excellence: Participate in team-building activities and lead quality improvement initiatives to push our professional practice forward.
• Manage with Precision: Efficiently complete and process all clinical documentation in alignment with Valleywise Health policies.

What We Are Looking For

• A Skilled Professional: You possess the advanced clinical skills and sharp judgment needed to navigate a fast-paced ambulatory environment.
• A Cultural Connector: You thrive in a diverse healthcare setting and are passionate about delivering cost-effective, high-quality care to all consumers.
• A Growth-Minded Leader: You are eager to step into leadership opportunities, champion change, and continuously improve clinical outcomes.
• Flexibility: You are adaptable and open to standby or on-call time as needed to support your team and patients.

Hourly Pay Rate: $35.52 - $52.39

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing.

Experience:

• Must have at least one (1) year of recent acute care hospital RN experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities; or if completed the New Grad RN program at Valleywise Health then must have at least one (1) year of Valleywise Health experience as a RN and be in good standing.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• In addition, certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice:
  • Burn Center Clinic: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. You must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication, time management and customer service skills.
• Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g. formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

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