Phoenix

Arizona

1533 live openings

• Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Demonstrates competency in the care of patients.
• Uses common sense and special nursing skills to care for the post surgical patient
• Understands information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals, and labels.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Communicates with people when they are sick, handicapped or nervous and works quickly and efficiently in an emergency.
• Changes from one duty to another frequently, follows reasonable instructions, and records information accurately.
• Sets priorities, makes decisions based on available data and supervises others.
• Remains current in continuing education in both the nursing profession and in the field of specialty.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment on all assigned patients in the department. Assesses new patients in a timely manner. Provides ADLs and course of care for all patients. Reevaluates patients' status throughout shift as necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of medication most commonly used in practice area. Where applicable correctly administers medications, including IV push medications and emergency drugs. Calculates dosage IV medications. Monitors vital signs and observes patient for possible medication reactions.
• Ensure that proper equipment and supplies are used for tasks to be performed and that no wasting of supplies takes place, reports broken equipment or unsafe conditions in assigned area.
• Prepares, responds and follows up appropriately to emergency situations. Recognizes need for and initiates resuscitation; interprets basic arrhythmia and administers appropriate treatment, including emergency therapy and defibrillation as per (ACLS) protocol.
• Administers direct patient care, monitors vital signs and other signs and symptoms to assure medical stability. Demonstrates competency in caring for patients in all age groups. Aids physician by providing information or assistance during treatments and examinations of patients.
• Follows proper protocol for transferring patients to another facility by completing all the necessary paperwork to include Transfer Documentation. Patient Transfers to other Institutions: verifies physician order, completes general transfer paperwork, completes any additional documentation needed. Calls outside facility and transport for patient.
• Keeps patient, family and visitors informed of changes in patient condition and plan of care. Provides patients and family members with necessary education and discharge instructions.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all documentation.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of and enforces facility routines, policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Performs all other tasks/responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.