Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care - $29-38 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for SICU, responsible for professional nursing care in an acute care setting and coordinating care with the team.

The role requires strong clinical skills, ability to work under pressure, and compliance with facility policies; licensure in Arizona, ACLS/PALS as applicable, and preferred BSN or ICU experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program.
• L&D: Advanced fetal monitoring certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• NICU: 2+ years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator support.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit.
• Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
• Assesses patient needs and plans individualized care using the nursing process.
• Supervises and directs other healthcare staff.
• Performs hourly rounding and ensures safety and quality of care.
• Implements orders appropriate to patient status.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Nursing degree

BSN

Job description

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a nursing job in Goodyear, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care

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.

#LI-SW2 Tenet-AZ Region Job ID #260302225. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU