Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ED - Emergency Department for a nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Job Summary Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Position renders individualized, age specific and direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating and utilizing independent judgement in directing other healthcare employees for the provision of patient care. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals. Participates in hourly rounding. Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices. May at times be asked to be in charge for a shift(s). Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis. Determines nursing diagnosis based upon patient assessment and data analysis. Sets practical, realistic and appropriate patient population specific outcome goals. Utilizes patient and family input when appropriate and guides patient in achieving goals. Individualizes the patient’s plan of care based on patient needs and circumstantial/procedural complexities. Implements nursing and medical orders and assures they are appropriate to the patient’s current status. Other tasks assigned at the hospital Special Skills: Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure. Excellent customer service skills. Must have basic computer skills Minimum Requirements: Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire. Updated 12/09/09. Level II EQ Only: A minimum of two years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator.