Med Surg-RN

Staff Nurse

The staff nurse, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, Nursing Managers and Chief Nursing Officer, is responsible for conducting the initial and on-going assessments, developing the patient plan of care through the use of Care plans (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation); directing and delivering patient care, patient and family education, identifying and correcting variances from the patient's plan of care, and completing discharge planning. She/he is directly accountable to the Charge Nurse.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate from an accredited nursing training program.

Experience: None required but acute care experience preferred

Specific Skills: Good verbal and written skills, ability to communicate effectively. Basic nursing skills

Computer Skills: Moderate computer skills

Licenses: Arizona State Nursing License or compact state licensure

Certifications: BLS required

ACLS, PALS preferred