RN - Med Surg Systems Float Pool Days

• 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 as indicated
• Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans
• maintains patient documentation
• Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports
• makes complete rounds of all units, and notes patients' condition
• Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems
• Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family
• Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues
• Provides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques
• May manage IV lines, ensure that sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversee patient movement and positioning
• May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging
• Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur
• Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel
• Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication
• Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards

• Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program
• One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques
• Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner
• Skill in reading 12-lead EKG
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules
• 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

• Positions assigned to EP: require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures
• Some departments such as OR, Ambulatory Surgery, Pediatrics/PICU, PACU, and GI Lab will require advanced life support certification (ACLS and PALS)
• Additional certification may be required for some specialties, such as Neonatal Resuscitation for the NICU, EP certification from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional or equivalent certification
• For Hospice & Pediatrics areas, valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 6 months of hire and for Mental Health only Crisis Prevention Instruction (CPI) required
• NICU only: 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

$10,000.00 Sign On Bonus w/2 years experience