Full-Time ER RN 2P-2A - 15K Sign-on bonus

Position Title: Registered Nurse                   Position Code: RN-6032

Department: Nursing                                     Safety Sensitive:        ☒  Yes            ☐  No

Reports to: Unit Director                              Exempt Status:          ☐  Yes            ☒  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 make continuing assessments of the patient’s total health needs; implements nursing interventions based on assessment data; develops and implements the nursing plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response. Strives to provide excellent patient care with compassion, tact, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility in scheduling, calmness in emergency, 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 the development of a Healthcare Acquired Condition and hospital readmissions.
• The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials.

Assessment:  The nurse collects patient health data. 

• 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                                                                                         includes  biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age specific, cultural, and discharge planning needs.

Diagnosis / Care Needs:  The nurse analyzes the assessment data to identify care needs. 

• Nursing diagnoses / care needs are derived from the assessment data.
• Involving the patient and significant other as appropriate, the nurse formulates a plan to provide appropriate care based on identified patient needs.

Implementation:  The patient’s nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs and patient care standards, and is consistent with the therapies of other disciplines.

• Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs.
• Nursing care is based on standards of patient care.

Evaluation:  The nurse evaluates the patient’s progress towards attainment of desired outcomes.   

• Evaluation of the patient’s response to nursing care is evident in the 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 f