Med Surg RN Part Time Nights

Overview Position Title: Registered Nurse Position Code: RN-_______ Department: Nursing Safety Sensitive: Yes Reports to: Unit Director Exempt Status: 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 assess the patient’s total health needs; implements nursing interventions based on assessment data; develops and implements the plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response. Strives to provide excellent patient care with kindness, tact, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility in scheduling, calmness in emergencies, 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 Healthcare Acquired Conditions and hospital readmissions. The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials. Assessment 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 Nursing diagnoses / care needs are derived from the assessment data. Involving the patient and significant others as appropriate, the nurse formulates a plan to provide appropriate care based on identified patient needs. Implementation Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs and patient care standards, and is consistent with therapies of other disciplines. Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs and standards of patient care. Evaluation Evaluation of the patient’s progress towards attainment of desired outcomes is evident in 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 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 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 hire Women’s Services: NRP certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer ACLS 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 within 6 months; intermediate course within 12 months Emergency Department: ACLS and PALS within 3 months of hire Emergency Severity Index (ESI) training within 6 months of hire TNCC within 24 months of hire Hemodialysis: ACLS Basic ECG within 3 months of hire Clinical Decision Unit: Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire ECHO: ACLS Basic ECG competency within 30 days of hire Surgical Services / Circulator: ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire Basic EKG competency within 30 days Minimum five years of experience for full-time shift with weekend/evening/night; minimum one year in specified areas for seasonal hires; no call for full-time weekend/evening hires Surgical Services / PACU / Outpatient: ACLS and PALS within 90 days; 1+ year acute care or med-surg; 30 days EKG; 5 years for full-time weekend/evening shifts; no call for full-time weekend/evening shifts Cath Lab: ACLS; ECG competency; 2+ years RN experience Cardiology: Basic EKG competency within 30 days Clinical Lead: Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS, TNCC, de-escalation, NRP, Basic EKG, and ESI as required per RN position description for assigned area(s). Preferences Education: Bachelor’s in nursing Experience: Experience in the respective clinical area is preferred Unit Specific Preferences Medical Surgical Units: Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse encouraged ACLS preferred Pediatrics: One-year acute pediatric experience; Certified Pediatric Nurse encouraged Intensive Care Unit / CVICU: Certified Critical Care Nurse encouraged; Cardiac Medicine/Cardiac Surgery certifications encouraged for CVICU; one-year PCU experience preferred Progressive Care Unit: Two years acute care experience; Progressive Care Certified Nurse encouraged Women’s Services: Two years recent L&D and newborn experience; Inpatient Obstetrical Nursing and Lactation certifications encouraged Emergency Department: One-year Acute Med/Surg; CCRN or CEN encouraged Acute Rehab: One year Rehabilitation experience; Certified Rehabilitation RN encouraged; FIMS certification Hemodialysis: One year HD experience or one year CCU/ICU; Certified Dialysis Nurse encouraged Clinical Decision Unit: ACLS ECHO: Two years acute care experience Surgical Services / Circulator: CNOR encouraged Surgical Services / PACU / Outpatient: CPAN and CAPA encouraged Cath Lab: One-year CCU, ICU or ED experience preferred Special Position Requirements Exposure Categories: Category I: Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; Other hazards: chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals Work Requirements Able to handle multiple priorities; good written and verbal communication; operate standard equipment; assist with movement of adults up to 300 lbs; care for patients with infectious diseases; sit/stand/walk 3–5 hours per day; distinguish colors; reach above/below shoulder level Acknowledgement This job description applies to all KHI facilities and represents essential duties. 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