Registered Nurse MId Shift 11a-11p

Fountain Hills Medical Center; Fountain Hills (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain Hills Medical Center, Fountain Hills, AZ, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role focuses on high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ER with opportunities for autonomy, teamwork, and family-centered care.

The candidate will provide general nursing care, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and participate in quality improvement activities. Required are a Bachelor's degree (B.A.), an active AZ or compact RN license, and certifications (BLS, ACLS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active AZ or compact RN License, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC are required.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition.
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse MId Shift 11a-11p

Location: Fountain Hills, AZ

Job Id:107

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Registered Nurse- Emergency Department

Fountain Hills Medical Center is a brand new Micro Hospital set to open early 2021 in beautiful Fountain Hills, Arizona. Encompassing 8 ER beds and 5 in patient beds, FHMC will also have full imaging and lab functionality. Do you have strong ER skills and like to be valued for yourknowledgeand autonomy for ER nursing? Do you have that drive for team work and patient -family centered care? We are looking for like minded ER Nurses to be part of our great team- Come see what we are about!

Summary: Provides general nursing care to patients in emergency room facility by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.
• Rotates among various clinical services of institution such as obstetrics, surgery, orthopedics, outpatient and admitting, pediatrics, and psychiatry.
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgery.
• Assists in surgery by handing items to Surgeon, Obstetrician, or other medical practitioner.
• Makes beds, bathes and feeds patients.
• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common medical regulations, reports, journals and documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the community.

Math Ability: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: Basic Computer Knowledge, EMR experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: Active AZ or compact RN License, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit.