Registered Nurse Critical Care (Float)

Overview Under the direction of a Nurse Manager, the Internal Resource Pool Registered Nurse floats between at least two departments within two different service lines providing professional skilled age specific nursing care for patients in collaboration with the physician and other disciplines. Performs all aspects of patient care, including but not limited to: patient assessment, medication administration; identifying nursing problems; plans of care; provides or delegates care according to Valleywise Health policies; functions as a client advocate and educator; completes and processes all required documentation; indirectly supervises ancillary personnel as directed; and participates in team building and quality improvement activities. The position demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers in a diverse healthcare environment.

The position may require standby or on-call time. Hourly Pay Rate: $55.00 Qualifications Education: Prefer a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing. Experience: Prefer at least 2 years of RN experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and ability.

Certification/Licensure: Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license; temporary AZ RN license; or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice. Must also be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing. Requires BLS.

A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is preferred and will be required within 3 months. Must have ACLS upon hire. In addition, certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice: Critical Care: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer.

Must obtain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Must obtain TNCC, ATCN, or TCAR within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer. Critical Care Certified Nurse (CCRN) preferred.

IRP: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Additional certifications may be required to work in specialty areas. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be able to meet the conditions as stated in the employment agreement.

Must be able to float to at least two (2) departments within two (2) different service lines for which approved competencies must be demonstrated. Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must. Must have excellent communication, time management and customer service skills.

Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g. formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer. Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English. #J-18808-Ljbffr