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

Tenet-AZ Region; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Observation for a Goodyear, Arizona posting. The nurse provides direct bedside care, coordinates with other disciplines, and may supervise staff during shifts.

The role requires an RN license in Arizona, CPR and ACLS as applicable, and may involve L&D or NICU experience with related certifications to be obtained within six months. This is an ongoing staff position within a hospital unit.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Arizona RN license required; CPR; ACLS as applicable by department.
• L&D or NICU experience preferred; willingness to obtain required certifications within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care within an assigned unit.
• Coordinate care planning with other disciplines; supervise and direct other staff as needed.
• Perform hourly rounding and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Assess patient needs across physical, psychosocial, educational, cultural and discharge planning domains.
• Implement orders and adapt plans to patient status.
• Handle additional tasks as assigned by the hospital.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing Degree (RN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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 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.

#LI-AL1 Tenet-AZ Region Job ID #2603026345. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation