Registered Nurse - ED - Trauma

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking an experienced Trauma ED Nurse in Phoenix, AZ. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 1 year of acute care RN experience. AZ RN license (or compact) and BLS are required; ACLS/PALS and NIHSS/ATCN/TNCC certifications may be required within specified timelines.

The position offers an 18% shift differential on weekdays and 26% on weekends. Strong communication, time management and bilingual abilities are preferred, with a focus on high-quality

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of recent acute care hospital RN experience.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within hire; ATCN/TNCC within 12 months; NIHSS within 6 months; CEN/PCEN/TCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and perform comprehensive nursing care.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Develop and implement plans of care; document accurately.

Skills

Trauma nursing

Bilingual

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Valleywise is seeking experienced Trauma Nurses! The ED Trauma Nurse will performall aspects of patient care, including but not limited to: patient assessment, medication administration; identifying nursing problems; plans of care; provides or delegates care according to Valleywise Health policies; functions as a client advocate and educator; completes and processes all required documentation; indirectly supervises ancillary personnel as directed; and participates in team building and quality improvement activities. The position demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers in a diverse healthcare environment. Strongly prefer those with three years of trauma bay experience (TCRN or CEN highly recommended).

This is a PM role with an 18% shift differential during the week and 26% for weekends.

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.

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:
  • Must have ACLS and PALS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain ATCN or TNCC within twelve (12) months and ENPC within twelve (12) months.
  • Must obtain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Pediatric Certified Emergency Nurse (PCEN), or Trauma Certified Emergency Nurse (TCRN) is preferred.

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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