Registered Nurse-RN-ED- (PRN) - Emergency Room Willcox, Arizona

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room position. This role involves providing patient care and administering medical treatments using best practices. A crucial requirement is a current Arizona RN license, alongside CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong nursing skills and excellent communication abilities, adapting to various healthcare situations and participating in continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Current, Unrestricted, Arizona RN license required.
• Current CPR or BLS required from American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS and PALS required; TNCC or ATCN or NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Administers medications and treatments per nursing techniques.
• Documents nursing care using EMR and paper records.

Skills

Basic nursing principles

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Monitors telemetry

Education

ADN or BSN from accredited nursing school

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Summary: REGISTERED NURSE - ED/Emergency Room PRN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate provision of safe patient care, assuring confidentiality, comfort, and advocacy within the scope of nursing practice. Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

This position requires a commitment to teamwork, collaboration and department scheduling needs i.e. good attendance, attitude, customer services, communication skills, etc.

Special Conditions

Subject to on call and call back after hours and weekends and during emergency conditions.

Position is Safety Sensitive / Drug Free Workplace / Vaccination Requirements.

Essential Function

• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Uses Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and paper medical records to document nursing care provided.
• Assists Case management with Medicare and/or insurance documentation.
• Pursues professional growth and development.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others including physicians, nurses, administrators, managers, vendors, and other health care industry personnel.

Education and/or Experience

ADN or BSN from accredited school of nursing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current, Unrestricted, Arizona RN license required.
• Current CPR or BLS required (American Heart Association)
• Current ACLS and PALS required. Preferred: TNCC or ATCN or NRP

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.

Thorough knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, RN Scope of Practice, and the nursing processes and standards of care.

Skills in basic nursing principles such as IV starts, NG tube and catheter placement, and basic physical assessments.

Monitoring and reading of Basic Telemetry Patient.

Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Excellent customer service skills, as demonstrated through bedside manner.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

The ability to prioritize and make autonomous decisions.

Working knowledge of organizational policies and procedures in compliance with health care laws and regulations.

Understanding of HIPAA compliance, Patient Rights, and.

Ability to be flexible, adapt to changing situations in census or acuity, and have strong organizational skills.

Establish and maintain solid working relationships through communication, cooperation, and positive interactions with all patients/clients, employees, staff, providers, and vendors.

Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

This position summary is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but is not intended to limit the incumbent nor Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc., to only the work identified.

Reasonable Accommodations / Job Performance

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and the physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.