Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Tenet-AZ Region; Youngtown (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Youngtown, Arizona is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the ED to provide expert nursing care in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, assess patient needs, and execute physician orders while guiding other staff on shifts.

The role requires an RN license in Arizona, a nursing degree from an accredited program, and applicable certifications such as ACLS/PALS/ENPC or CPR as required by the facility.

Qualifications

• Arizona RN license is required.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program.
• ACLS/PALS/ENPC as applicable by department; CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care within the ED unit.
• Assess patient needs and coordinate care with other disciplines.
• Administer medications and follow orders from physicians.
• Supervise and direct other healthcare staff during shifts.
• Ensure patient safety and quality care throughout care delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Fast-paced environment

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing degree from accredited nursing school

BSN preferred

Arizona RN License

Job description

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ED - Emergency Department for a nursing job in Youngtown, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• 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.

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
• PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS preferred.
• ACLS.

Tenet-AZ Region Job ID #263022558. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - ER