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

Tenet-AZ Region; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Avondale, AZ seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) in Observation to deliver professional nursing care on an assigned unit, coordinate care planning with other disciplines, and supervise staff as needed.

The role requires a Nursing degree, Arizona RN license, CPR, ACLS (or as required by the facility), and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
• L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire.
• Level II EQ: minimum two years of NICU experience including neonatal ventilator.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care on an assigned unit.
• Coordinate care planning with other disciplines.
• Supervise other healthcare staff as needed.
• Conduct hourly rounding and ensure safety guidelines.
• Assess patients’ needs and discharge planning.
• Implement medical orders appropriate to patient status.
• Perform other tasks assigned by hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

Specialty: Observation

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

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.