Registered Nurse RN- PRN - Med Surge

Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc.; Willcox (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc. in Willcox, AZ is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe patient care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, document in EMR, and collaborate with physicians, case management, and staff.

Requires ADN or BSN, Arizona RN license, CPR/BLS and ACLS. On-call and weekend coverage, safety sensitive. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, HIPAA compliance, and ability to adapt to census changes.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN from accredited nursing program.
• Current Arizona RN license.
• Current CPR or BLS required.
• ACLS required; PALS and TNCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Uses 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.

Skills

Nursing assessment

EMR documentation

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

ADN or BSN from accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Summary

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 may be asked to work at other NCCH-designated work location or sites as needed.

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.

Supervision Received

Works under the direct supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or designated administrator.

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
• Current ACLS required. Preferred: PALS, TNCC

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 compliances 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 description 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.