About this opportunity
Kingman Regional Medical Center lists this $60/$65 hourly - Seasonal Emergency Room RN - 3 Month agreement opportunity in kingman, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Position Title: Registered Nurse
Position Code: RN-
Department: Nursing
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Reports to: Unit Director
Exempt Status: 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 assess the patient’s total health needs; implements nursing interventions based on assessment data; develops and implements the plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response. Strives to provide excellent patient care with kindness, tact, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility in scheduling, calmness in emergencies, 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 Healthcare Acquired Conditions and hospital readmissions.
The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials.
Assessment
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 and includes biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age-specific, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
Diagnosis / Care Needs
Nursing diagnoses / care needs are derived from the assessment data.
Involving the patient and significant others as appropriate, the nurse formulates a plan to provide appropriate care based on identified patient needs.
Implementation
Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs and patient care standards, and is consistent with therapies of other disciplines.
Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs and standards of patient care.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the patient’s progress towards attainment of desired outcomes is evident in 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 from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire
Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire
Women’s Services:
NRP certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer
ACLS within 3 months of hire/transfer
S.T.A.B.L.E. required within 6 months of hire/transfer
AWHONN Fetal Monitor Course: Basic course within 6 months; intermediate course within 12 months
Emergency Department:
ACLS and PALS within 3 months of hire
Emergency Severity Index (ESI) training within 6 months of hire
TNCC within 24 months of hire
Hemodialysis:
ACLS
Basic ECG within 3 months of hire
Clinical Decision Unit:
Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire
ECHO:
ACLS
Basic ECG competency within 30 days of hire
Surgical Services / Circulator:
ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire
Basic EKG competency within 30 days
Minimum five years of experience for full-time shift with weekend/evening/night; minimum one year in specified areas for seasonal hires; no call for full-time weekend/evening hires
Surgical Services / PACU / Outpatient:
ACLS and PALS within 90 days; 1+ year acute care or med-surg; 30 days EKG; 5 years for full-time weekend/evening shifts; no call for full-time weekend/evening shifts
Cath Lab:
ACLS; ECG competency; 2+ years RN experience
Cardiology:
Basic EKG competency within 30 days
Clinical Lead:
Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS, TNCC, de-escalation, NRP, Basic EKG, and ESI as required per RN position description for assigned area(s).
Preferences
Education:
Bachelor’s in nursing
Experience: Experience in the respective clinical area is preferred
Unit Specific Preferences
Medical Surgical Units:
Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse encouraged
ACLS preferred
Pediatrics:
One-year acute pediatric experience; Certified Pediatric Nurse encouraged
Intensive Care Unit / CVICU:
Certified Critical Care Nurse encouraged; Cardiac Medicine/Cardiac Surgery certifications encouraged for CVICU; one-year PCU experience preferred
Progressive Care Unit:
Two years acute care experience; Progressive Care Certified Nurse encouraged
Women’s Services:
Two years recent L&D and newborn experience; Inpatient Obstetrical Nursing and Lactation certifications encouraged
Emergency Department:
One-year Acute Med/Surg; CCRN or CEN encouraged
Acute Rehab:
One year Rehabilitation experience; Certified Rehabilitation RN encouraged; FIMS certification
Hemodialysis:
One year HD experience or one year CCU/ICU; Certified Dialysis Nurse encouraged
Clinical Decision Unit:
ACLS
ECHO:
Two years acute care experience
Surgical Services / Circulator:
CNOR encouraged
Surgical Services / PACU / Outpatient:
CPAN and CAPA encouraged
Cath Lab:
One-year CCU, ICU or ED experience preferred
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Categories: Category I: Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; Other hazards: chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals
Work Requirements
Able to handle multiple priorities; good written and verbal communication; operate standard equipment; assist with movement of adults up to 300 lbs; care for patients with infectious diseases; sit/stand/walk 3–5 hours per day; distinguish colors; reach above/below shoulder level
Acknowledgement
This job description applies to all KHI facilities and represents essential duties. It may change at any time with or without notice.
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Worksite address
kingman, AZ, 86401, US
Who can apply
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