Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU

Tenet Healthcare; Goodyear (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $12,000

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide professional nursing care within an assigned unit. You will coordinate care planning with other disciplines and supervise staff as needed, directing care with independent judgment.

You will assess patient needs, implement orders, and participate in hourly rounding to maintain safety and quality. You will also adapt care plans based on patient status, discharge planning, and family input, while handling a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Requires Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• L&D: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or obtain within six months of hire (Updated 12/09/09).
• Two years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventillator support (Level II EQ).
• Arizona RN license; CPR; ACLS as applicable by Facility/Department.
• ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required on orientation.
• ER: PALS or ENPC within 90 days.
• Post-partum, Nursery, L&D: NRP after orientation.
• Bariatrics: certification or training in bariatrics.
• Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy certification or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care within an assigned unit.
• Coordinate care planning with other disciplines.
• Supervise and direct other healthcare staff as needed.
• Assess patient needs and discharge planning.
• Implement orders and evaluate nursing care effectiveness.
• Participate in hourly rounding and ensure safety practices.
• Other tasks as assigned at the hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $12,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility

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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