Nurse Free Standing ED

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Emergency Services Nurse at our Ahwatukee Hospital Satellite Emergency Department , you will take a leadership role in assessing patient/family health problems and resources, and developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing care plans. This position provides professional nursing care and interventions to acutely ill adult patient populations across all ages, from young adults to geriatrics, within a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Every day you will triage patients, assess their condition, and administer medications and treatments, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, technicians, and support staff to ensure timely and critical interventions. You will meticulously monitor patient progress, educate patients and families on health management, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with hospital protocols. Serving as a patient advocate, you will quickly adapt to changes in patient conditions (e.g., lab results, vitals), utilize the SBAR format for physician notification, and perform nurse-to-nurse reports, all while balancing patient needs with comfort.

To be successful in this role, you need strong critical thinking skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure while delivering high-quality care. Basic computer skills, the ability to recognize your scope of practice, seek multidisciplinary collaboration, and assume accountability for decisions are essential for this dynamic role, which involves heavy physical demands.

• Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge or admit patients

• Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team, adapting care to changes in patient’s condition as needed

• Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs

• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in patients condition (i.e. Lab, vitals, signs and test values) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner

• Delegate tasks based on the needs of the patient, potential for harm, patient stability, task complexity, and outcome predictability within the scope of skill set and practice

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Registered Nurse: AZ

• American Heart Association BLS

• American Heart Association ACLS

• American Heart Association PALS

Preferred

• BSN

• Two (2) years of Emergency Services experience

Where You'll Work

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Where You Will Thrive. Where You Will Make a Difference. Where Collaboration Amplifies Care.

At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team – you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives.

Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities.

But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further.

This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $58.63 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.