Registered Nurse - NICU

Registered Nurse – NICU. Tucson Medical Center is Tucson’s only non-profit community owned hospital. The NICU is a 41 bed level III Intensive Care Nursery. 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

Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills; Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes; 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, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs; Evaluates outcomes of patient care; Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues; Provides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques; May manage IV lines, ensure sterile techniques, and oversee patient movement and positioning; May perform administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards; Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel; Adheres to TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication; Performs related duties as assigned

Requirements

Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Additional certification may be required per department; Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care; Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation; Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care and physicians; Skill in reading 12-lead EKG; Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP; 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 and deal with several abstract and concrete variables; Ability to provide family centered developmentally appropriate care of newborns; Ability to handle the emotional stress associated with caring for a critically ill newborn or neonate; Ability to formulate a plan of care and support multidisciplinary collaboration

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team; Competitive Pay; Career Growth Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Health and Wellness Coaching; Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.00 a Month; Medical, dental, vision, 401K with match; $10,000 Sign-on bonus with 2 years of NICU experience