Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Abrazo West Campus; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care within an assigned unit, coordinating care with the health care team and directing other staff as needed. Responsibilities include assessing patients on admission and throughout, formulating diagnoses, setting realistic outcome goals with patient input, and implementing orders while maintaining patient safety and quality care.

Occasional charge nurse duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold Arizona RN license and CPR; ACLS as applicable by facility/department.
• ER/ICU experience with ACLS/PALS or ENPC per department requirements.
• PALS or ENPC within 90 days for ER; NRP for certain units.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs on admission and ongoing.
• Determine nursing diagnoses based on assessment and data.
• Set realistic patient outcome goals with input from patient and family.
• Individualize the plan of care to patient needs and circumstances.
• Implement nursing and medical orders appropriate to the patient's status.
• Participate in hourly rounding and observe safety guidelines.
• May assume charge nurse responsibilities on a shift.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing degree

Advanced Fetal Monitoring training or eligible

Job description

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.

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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?

At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.