Med Surg RN Full Time Days 15K Sign

Overview Position Title: Registered Nurse Position Code: RN-_______ Department: Nursing Safety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No Reports to: Unit Director Exempt Status: ☐ Yes ☒ No Position Purpose: All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Responsibilities Under the direction of the physician and in compliance with the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act, provide nursing care to patients. Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; develop and implement the plan of care; and provide care with compassion, tact, and teamwork. Assist with orientation of new staff as requested. All care is provided with kindness and compassion. Key Responsibilities Quality of Care and Nursing Process Provide evidence-based care to prevent Healthcare-Associated Conditions and hospital readmissions. Practice standard precautions during patient contact and handling of contaminated materials. Assessment Complete nursing assessments according to hospital and unit policies, procedures, and standards of nursing care. Collect pertinent data from patient, family/significant others, and healthcare providers. Complete a comprehensive patient history and physical in a timely manner, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age-specific, cultural, and discharge planning needs. Diagnosis / Care Needs Derive nursing diagnoses/care needs from assessment data. Involve patient and significant other as appropriate; formulate a plan to provide appropriate care based on identified needs. Implementation Deliver nursing care based on identified diagnoses/care needs and patient care standards; coordinate with therapies of other disciplines. Evaluation Evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes; revise diagnoses/care needs based on reassessment data. Clinical Lead Coordinate Nursing Personnel Coordinate Patient Care Quality and Patient Satisfaction Coordinate Nursing Process and Compliance Qualifications Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate of a Nursing Diploma program. Certification/Licensure: Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Unit Specific Requirements Medical Surgical Units: Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire Pediatrics: PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 6 months of hire Intensive Care Unit/ Progressive Care Unit: ACLS certification required upon hire Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Women’s Services: NRP certification within 6 months of hire/transfer ACLS within 3 months; STABLE within 6 months AWHONN Fetal Monitor Course: basic within 6 months; intermediate within 12 months Emergency Department: ACLS and PALS within 3 months; ESI training within 6 months; TNCC within 24 months Hemodialysis: ACLS certification; Basic ECG within 3 months Clinical Decision Unit: Basic EKG competency within 3 months ECHO: ACLS; Basic ECG competency within 30 days Surgical Services / Circulator ACLS and PALS within 90 days; Basic EKG within 30 days Minimum five years’ experience for full-time weekend/evening/night shifts Experience in Endo, Ortho, General, Urology, Robotics, Pulmonary or GYN if seasonal Full-time weekends/evenings shift: no on-call Surgical Services / PACU / Outpatient: ACLS and PALS within 90 days; Basic EKG within 30 days Minimum one year acute care or med-surg experience Full-time weekends/evenings shift: no on-call Cath Lab: ACLS within hire; ECG competency on hire; minimum 2 years RN experience Cardiology: Basic EKG competency within 30 days Clinical Lead: Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS through AHA/Red Cross, TNCC, De-escalation, NRP, Basic EKG, and ESI as required per RN area. Preferences Education: Bachelor’s in nursing Experience: Experience in the respective clinical area is desired Unit Specific Preferences: Medical-Surgical: Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse encouraged; ACLS preferred Pediatrics: One-year acute pediatric experience; Certified Pediatric Nurse encouraged ICU/CVICU: Certified Critical Care Nurse encouraged; Cardiac specialties encouraged; 1-year PCU preferred Progressive Care Unit: 2 years acute care; PCU certification encouraged Women’s Services: 2 years labor/delivery/post-partum experience; Lactation/Nurse certifications encouraged Emergency Department: 1-year Acute Med/Surg; CCRN or CEN encouraged Acute Rehab: 1 year rehabilitation; FIMS certification Hemodialysis: 1 year dialysis or critical care; Dialysis Nurse encouraged Clinical Decision Unit: ACLS ECHO: 2 years acute care Surgical Services: CNOR encouraged Cath Lab: CCU/ICU/ED experience preferred Special Position Requirements Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties with routine exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues Other potential hazards: possible exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals Work Requirements Able to handle multiple priorities; good verbal and written communication Able to operate standard equipment (phone, fax, computer, etc.) Able to assist with movement of an adult patient up to 300 lbs Able to care for patients with infectious diseases Able to sit 3-5 hours, stand 3-5 hours, or walk 3-5 hours per day Must distinguish appropriate colors Capable of reaching above and below shoulder level Acknowledgement: This job description applies to all KHI facilities and represents essential duties. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. Print Employee Name Employee Signature Date Position Description Created / Revised: 02/25/25; 04/17/2025; 9/25/25; 2/18/26; 3/11/26 #J-18808-Ljbffr