RN CDU/ER Full Time Nights 25K Sign On and Relo Avaliable-6028

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Job Description:Position Title: Registered Nurse Position Code: RN-_______Department: Nursing Safety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ NoReports 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.Works under the direction of the physician and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide nursing care to patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations. Utilizes the nursing process to make continuing assessments of the patient’s total health needs; implements nursing interventions based on assessment data; develops and implements the nursing plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response. Strives to provide excellent patient care with compassion, tact, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility in scheduling, calmness in emergency, and ability to work well with team members, receiving and applying feedback from peers and superiors. Assists with orientation of new staff to the unit as requested.All care is provided with kindness and compassion. Key Responsibilities Quality of Care and Nursing Process The nurse provides evidence-based care to prevent the development of a Healthcare Acquired Condition and hospital readmissions. The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials.Assessment: The nurse collects patient health data. Nursing assessments are completed according to hospital and unit specific policies, procedures, and standards of nursing care. Collects pertinent data from the patient, significant others, and health care providers. A comprehensive patient history and physical is completed in a timely manner and includes biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age specific, cultural, and discharge planning needs.Diagnosis / Care Needs: The nurse analyzes the assessment data to identify care needs. Nursing diagnoses / care needs are derived from the assessment data. Involving the patient and significant other as appropriate, the nurse formulates a plan to provide appropriate care based on identified patient needs.Implementation: The patient’s nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs and patient care standards, and is consistent with the therapies of other disciplines. Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs. Nursing care is based on standards of patient care.Evaluation: The nurse evaluates the patient’s progress towards attainment of desired outcomes. Evaluation of the patient’s response to nursing care is evident in the ongoing assessment data. Nursing diagnoses / care needs are revised based on reassessment data.Clinical Lead: Coordination of Nursing Personnel Coordination of Patient Care Quality and Patient Satisfaction Coordination of 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 CrossUnit Specific Requirements:Medical Surgical Units: Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire. Pediatrics: PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 6 months of hire Intensive Care Unit/ Progressive Care Unit: ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hireWomen’s Services: NRP certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer ACLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 3 months of hire/transfer S.T.A.B.L.E. required within 6 months of hire/transfer AWHONN Fetal Monitor Course: Basic course to be completed within 6 months of hire/transfer Intermediate course to be completed within 12 months of hire/transferEmergency Department: ACLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 3 months of hire Emergency Severity Index (ESI) training required within 6 months of hire TNCC required within 24 months of hireHemodialysis: ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic ECG within 3 months of hireClinical Decision Unit: Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hireECHO: ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic ECG competency within 30 days of hire. Surgical Services/Circulator ACLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days of hire Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Minimum five (5) years of experience for incumbent hired into a full-time shift working a weekend, evening, or night shift Minimum one (1) year of experience in one or more of the following: Endo, Ortho, General, Urology, Robotics, Pulmonary or GYN, if hired into a seasonal position. Incumbents hired into a full-time shift for weekends or evenings will not have to take callSurgical Services/PACU/Outpatient: ACLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days of hire. Minimum one year of experience in an acute care or med surg setting Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Minimum five (5) years of experience for incumbent hired into a full-time shift working a weekend, evening, or night shift Incumbent hired into a full-time shift and scheduled a weekend or evening shift will not have to take call Cath Lab: ACLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire ECG competency upon hire Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Registered NurseCardiology: Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Clinical Lead:Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross, TNCC, De-escalation techniques, NRP, Basic EKG, and ESI, as required, per RN position description for assigned area(s). Preferences Education: Bachelor’s in nursingExperience: Experience working in respective clinical area is desiredUnit Specific Preferences:Medical Surgical Units: Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse encouraged ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferredPediatrics: One-year acute pediatric experience Certified Pediatric Nurse encouragedIntensive Care Unit/Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit: Certified Critical Care Nurse encouraged Cardiac Medicine Certified and/or Cardiac Surgery Certification encouraged for CVICU One-year PCU experience preferredProgressive Care Unit: Two years acute care experience Progressive Care Certified Nurse encouragedWomen’s Services: Two years of recent labor, delivery, post-partum, and newborn experience Inpatient Obstetrical Nursing Certification encouraged Lactation Nursing Certification encouragedEmergency Department: One-year Acute Med/Surg nursing CCRN or CEN encouraged Acute Rehab: One year Rehabilitation experience Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse encouraged FIMS certificationHemodialysis: One year of Hemodialysis experience preferred or one year of Critical Care experience Certified Dialysis Nurse encouragedClinical Decision Unit: ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red CrossECHO: Two years acute care experience Surgical Services/Circulator: CNOR encouragedSurgical Services/PACU/Outpatient: CPAN and CAPA encouragedCath Lab: One-year CCU, ICU or ED experience preferredSpecial Position Requirements Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissuesOther potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals Work Requirements Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills. Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc. Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs. Able to care for patients with infectious diseases. Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours day. Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the essential job duties this position will perform. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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