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

Tenet-AZ Region; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region seeks a registered nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department in Sun City, Arizona. The RN delivers direct patient care, coordinates with the care team, and may supervise peers on shift to ensure safe, patient-centered outcomes.

The role requires Arizona RN licensure, CPR, ACLS as applicable, and a nursing degree from an accredited program. BSN is preferred; prior ER/critical care experience is valued. This is staff-level, on-site employment with varied shift needs.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
• CPR required; ACLS as applicable by facility/by department.
• BSN is preferred; L&D advanced fetal monitoring training or must obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care within an assigned unit.
• Coordinate care planning with other disciplines.
• Supervise and direct other healthcare staff as needed.
• Perform hourly rounding and ensure patient safety.
• Assess and discharge planning based on patient needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing degree

L&D advanced fetal monitoring

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Job Information

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

Employment Type: Staff

Duration: Ongoing

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.

Tenet-AZ Region Job ID #2603022558. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - ER