Registered Nurse (RN) - Main ED Nights

The TMC Emergency Department is the busiest Emergency Department in Southern Arizona, seeing at least 95,000 patients a year between both the adult and pediatric ED. We have a total of 54 beds separated into 4 pods (North, South, East, and West). Patients are placed into pods based on their triage acuity. The staffing ratio follows ENA standards for a 1:4 ratio that flexes based on acuity. We follow the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Guidelines for triage of all ER patients. We see a variety of patients within the department – everything from sore throats and simple lacerations to respiratory failure and STEMI patients. TMC has earned certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, accreditation as a Chest Pain Center, and the Gold Plus Achievement Award for stroke programs from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The ED embraces the Lean Methodology and strives for a culture of continuous process improvement to create the best patient care experience for our community and a work environment that excels in teamwork and collaboration. All nurses are required to be CPR, ACLS, PALS, Vistelar, and NIHSS certified. Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required; Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans; Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; Notifies appropriate physician regarding unusual or unexpected events; Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team; Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed; Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues; Provides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing aseptic techniques; May manage IV lines, ensure sterile techniques, and oversee patient movement; May perform administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications; Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards; Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel

Requirements

Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; CPR certification; ACLS certification; PALS certification; Vistelar certification; NIHSS certification; Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures; Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation; Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff and physicians; Skill in reading 12-lead EKG; Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence; Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions; Ability to speak and communicate effectively; Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree; One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting

Benefits

$15,000.00 Sign on bonus with 2+ yrs of similar experience