Registered Nurse Tier II (RN) - Stepdown

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing教育

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare support

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare’s St. Marys Hospital in Tucson, AZ is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse. The RN will provide direct patient care in alignment with hospital policies, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and support discharge planning to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications include state RN licensure, BLS, and 1 year of RN experience. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment are highlighted in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
• One (1) year of RN experience is preferred.
• Arizona Nursing License or compact state license with ability to obtain AZ license within 30 days.
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS/ALCS or other department-specific certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per established policies and protocols.
• Coordinate care with multiple disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Document physician and nursing orders and monitor patient conditions.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop/adjust care plans.
• Ensure medication administration and patient/family education.
• Evaluate patient status and update care plans accordingly.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

Ready to be a vital part of our mission?

At Carondelet St. Marys Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.

The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match


• Generous paid time off


• Career development and continuing education opportunities


• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts


• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program


• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position summary: Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.


• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.


• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.


• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.


• Assessment - An RN uses a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze data about a patient, the first step in delivering nursing care. Assessment includes not only physiological data, but also psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors as well.




• Initial assessment


• Re-assessment


• Focused assessment based on patient condition, setting and population




• Problem Identification - Problem identification is the nurse’s clinical judgment about the patient’s response to actual or potential health conditions or needs.


• Planning and Outcomes – Based on the assessment and problem identification, the nurse sets measurable and achievable short- and long-range goals in collaboration with the patient and family. Assessment data, problem identification, and goals are written in the patient’s care plan so that nurses as well as other health professionals caring for the patient have access to it.




• Establishing daily goals with the patient and family


• Formulating a plan of care


• Transition or Discharge planning




• Implementation – Nursing care is implemented according to the care plan, so continuity of care for the patient during hospitalization and in preparation for discharge is assured. Care is documented in the patient’s record.




• Ensures patient safety


• Medication administration


• Provision of ordered treatments


• Patient/Family education


• Provision of nursing care -Documentation in healthcare record




• Evaluation – Both the patient’s status and the effectiveness of the nursing care must be continuously evaluated, and the care plan modified as needed. Care Coordination – Actions initiated by nurses with patients, families, and/or members of their healthcare team to manage and correct the sequence, timing, and/or effectiveness of patient care from admission to discharge.




• Delegation


• Supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:




• Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Continuing education requirements as defined within the CARE program.


• Experience: One (1) year as an RN.


• Licensure/Certifications:




• Valid current Arizona Nursing License or compact state license and ability to become Arizona Licensed in 30 days.


• Basic Life Support (BLS)


• American Heart Association and others as required by individual department as noted in Attachment A.






• Preferred Requirements:




• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing


• Licensure/Certifications:




• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)


• American Heart Association


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)


• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or others as required by individual department.

Organization Description

St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!

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