Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology - $29-38 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Avondale, AZ is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Cardiology to provide direct patient care on an assigned unit. You will coordinate care planning with the team, assess patients across physical, psychosocial and discharge needs, and implement orders safely.

This staff position requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arizona.
• L&D: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or obtain within six months.
• Minimum two years in Level III NICU with neonatal ventilator.
• ACLS, CPR; PALS/ENPC as applicable by department.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care on an assigned unit coordinating with other disciplines.
• Assess patients’ needs and discharge planning; set outcome goals.
• Supervise staff when directed and contribute to patient safety and quality of care.
• Perform hourly rounds and ensure alignment with nursing process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Nursing degree

Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification

Tools

ACLS certification

PALS/ENPC certification

Job description

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiology for a nursing job in Avondale, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Cardiology

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Sign on Bonus: Up to $2,500 Bonus Based on Eligibility

Job Summary

• Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Position renders individualized, age specific and direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating and utilizing independent judgement in directing other healthcare employees for the provision of patient care. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals. Participates in hourly rounding. Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices. May at times be asked to be in charge for a shift(s).
• Assesses patient's physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Determines nursing diagnosis based upon patient assessment and data analysis.
• Sets practical, realistic and appropriate patient population specific outcome goals. Utilizes patient and family input when appropriate and guides patient in achieving goals.
• Individualizes the patient's plan of care based on patient needs and circumstantial/procedural complexities.
• Implements nursing and medical orders and assures they are appropriate to the patient's current status.
• Other tasks assigned at the hospital

Special Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must have basic computer skills

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
• L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire. Updated 12/09/09.

• Level II EQ Only: A minimum of two years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator.

License/Certifications

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. CPR. ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department
• ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required upon orientation completion.
• ER: PALS or ENPC required or must obtain within ninety days
• Post-partum, Nursery, L&D: NRP required upon orientation completion.
• Bariatrics: Certification or specialized training in bariatrics specialty area of practice.
• Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care.

Preferred Requirements

BSN

1 year of acute care experience but will consider new graduate. Certification in specialty area of practice preferred

License/Certification

• PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS preferred.
• ACLS.