Registered Nurse Seasonal - NICU

Seasonal Registered Nurse – NICU Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non‑profit community‑owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our integrity, community, dedication, and compassion, which we show through the exceptional care we provide to patients and the community. Why Join Tucson Medical Center as a Seasonal Employee? Benefits Family‑style atmosphere with a supportive team Competitive rate of pay 13‑week contract Part‑time and full‑time schedules Seasonal employees living more than 100 miles outside Tucson receive $750 per pay period for living expenses Unit Information The NICU is a 41‑bed level III intensive care nursery that cares for all sick and premature babies (as small as 23 weeks gestation). The NICU supports labor and delivery with a high‑risk team to respond to all high‑risk deliveries. A neonatal transport team provides services to all level I‑III nurseries and 11 centers in southeastern Arizona and northern Mexico. The team operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Summary Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills to maintain patient safety and well‑being. Some positions may be assigned to critical care areas requiring specialized training. Essential Functions Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care. Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation. Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units and notes patients' conditions. Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation. Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient‑care team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patients and families, offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern. Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care. Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues. Provides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques. May manage IV lines, ensure that sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversee patient movement and positioning to ensure that the patient is handled in a medically safe manner. May perform administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with examination competency as defined in the Imaging Services Practice Standards. Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur. Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel. Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. Adheres to TMCH organizational and department‑specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies, and standards. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience: One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. (Positions assigned to EP require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP lab procedures). Licensure or certification: Current RN licensure permitting work in the state of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional certification may be required per department. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care. Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation. Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients. Skill in reading 12‑lead EKG. Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP, directly involved in patient care. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action. Ability to speak and communicate effectively. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. NICU only: Ability to provide family‑centered developmentally appropriate care of newborns, handle the emotional stress associated with caring for a critically ill newborn or neonate, and formulate a plan of care and support multidisciplinary collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tucson Medical Center