Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing top-notch care to patients in the Emergency Department by utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with state regulations and institutional policies. This role requires strong critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership abilities to plan and ensure the safe delivery of care to patients in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and scientific judgment in delivering patient care.
• Anticipate patient care needs and plan accordingly to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing education and training.
• Delegate patient care tasks according to the education and experience of available staff.
• Provide direction and supervision to assigned personnel delivering patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of registered nursing experience in an emergency setting required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Valid Registered Nurse license in Arizona.
• Experience with Cerner EMR is preferred.
• NIH stroke scale certification is recommended, but not required.

Working Conditions

The Registered Nurse will be expected to work three 12-hour shifts during the day from 7 AM to 7:30 PM. Flexibility to float between units as needed is required. The facility is a Trauma Level III Certified and a Stroke Receiving center.

Dress Code

Scrub color for staff is black.