Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

Carondelet St. Marys Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Carondelet St. Marys Hospital in Tucson is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our compassionate healthcare team. You will provide direct nursing care, coordinate patient care plans, and ensure the highest standards of clinical practice.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience as an RN, a valid Arizona Nursing License, and certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and generous paid time

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Arizona Nursing License or compact state license.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse (RN) is required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to assess patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per established protocols.
• Monitor and record patient conditions appropriately.
• Coordinate discharge planning with healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Medication administration

Patient education

Clinical judgment

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Sign on Bonus: Up to $15,000 SOB Based on Eligibility

Position Summary

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Assessment - An RN uses a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze data about a patient, the first step in delivering nursing care. Assessment includes not only physiological data, but also psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors as well.
  • Initial assessment
  • Re-assessment
  • Focused assessment based on patient condition, setting and population
• Problem Identification - Problem identification is the nurse's clinical judgment about the patient's response to actual or potential health conditions or needs.
• Planning and Outcomes - Based on the assessment and problem identification, the nurse sets measurable and achievable short- and long-range goals in collaboration with the patient and family. Assessment data, problem identification, and goals are written in the patient's care plan so that nurses as well as other health professionals caring for the patient have access to it.
  • Establishing daily goals with the patient and family
  • Formulating a plan of care
  • Transition or Discharge planning
• Implementation - Nursing care is implemented according to the care plan, so continuity of care for the patient during hospitalization and in preparation for discharge is assured. Care is documented in the patient's record.
  • Ensures patient safety
  • Medication administration
  • Provision of ordered treatments
  • Patient/Family education
  • Provision of nursing care -Documentation in healthcare record
• Evaluation - Both the patient's status and the effectiveness of the nursing care must be continuously evaluated, and the care plan modified as needed. Care Coordination - Actions initiated by nurses with patients, families, and/or members of their healthcare team to manage and correct the sequence, timing, and/or effectiveness of patient care from admission to discharge.
  • Delegation
  • Supervision
  • Prioritization

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Continuing education requirements as defined within the CARE program.
  • Experience: One (1) year as an RN.
  • Licensure/Certifications:
    • Valid current Arizona Nursing License or compact state license and ability to become Arizona Licensed in 30 days.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)
    • American Heart Association and others as required by individual department as noted in Attachment A.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Licensure/Certifications:
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
    • American Heart Association
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or others as required by individual department.

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Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission?

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!