Job Description
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered!
Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non-profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our of integrity, community, dedication, and compassion which we show through the exceptional care we provide to our patients and our community. Our passion for caring for the Tucson community has expanded over the last to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves.
Why Join Tucson Medical Center?
We don’t only care for our patients, we care for our TMC family too. As a member of our family you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of benefits. In addition to all the benefits you would expect from a leading medical facility (medical, dental, vision, 401K with match) we also provide:
· Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team
· Competitive Pay
· Career Growth Opportunities
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Health and Wellness Coaching
· Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.00 a Month
Unit Information:
The Adult Critical Care Unit at Tucson Medical Center is a 28 bed unit that was recognized with a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. The Beacon Award for Excellence — a significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and healthy work environments — recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards. The gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence signifies excellent and sustained unit performance and patient outcomes. TMC’s Adult Critical Care Unit earned a gold award by meeting the following evidence-based Beacon Award for Excellence criteria:
- Leadership Structures and Systems
- Appropriate Staffing and Staff Engagement
- Effective Communication, Knowledge Management, Learning and Development
- Evidence-Based Practice and Processes
- Outcome Measurement
This unit includes three areas:
Unit 450:
This is a 16 bed unit providing care for critically ill patients with a variety of neuro, surgical (general, neuro and vascular) and other medical problems. TMC is a comprehensive stroke center so unit focuses on neurological and neuro-surgical disorders utilizing certified neuro nurses. This unit also includes patients that are post code requiring target temperature management, CRRT, Ventriculostomies and EKOS. Staff utilizes a supportive and collaborative approach to interactions with the patients and their families. All staff are CPR and ACLS certified. Other certifications include FCCS, CCRN and CNRN.
Unit 480:
This is a 12 bed Cardiac Intensive Critical Care. TMC has the busiest heart program in southern Arizona that recovers generally 2-4 open hearts five days per week (CABG, AVR, MVR, TVR, TAVR). Our patient population consists of open hearts, TAVR’s, thoracotomies, MI's, IABP, Impella, CRRT, swans, sepsis, post codes, unstable heart blocks, unstable cardiac patients, post pacemakers, post lead extractions, heart failure, patients requiring vasopressors, intubated patients, vascular surgeries and EKOS. All staff is CPR and ACLS certified. Other certifications include FCCS, CCRN, CSC and CMC.
Unit 470:
This unit is an 8 bed overflow.
Job Description
Reports to the ICU Nurse Manager and supports the day-to-day operations of the Cardiovascular and Neuro-Medical Intensive Care Units. Provides direct supervision for Central Monitoring and the Rapid Response Team. Assists in managing staffing, patient flow, and daily clinical operations to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. Serves as a clinical resource to frontline staff and supports the implementation of departmental initiatives aligned with organizational goals. Collaborates closely with the ICU Nurse Manager to enhance team performance, staff engagement, and patient outcomes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in Nursing required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of relevant nursing experience with mastery of RN role and competencies for assigned area, evidence of leadership, teaching and interpersonal skills, and documentation of professional development.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN license permitting work in the state of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required. Additional certification may be required per department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
· Knowledge of critical care techniques, tools and responses required to ensure optimal patient care.
· Knowledge of processes and procedures to follow during a rapid response, code, or stroke call.
· Knowledge of surgery specialties and how to prepare, assess and provide post-operation patient care to ensure best practices are followed.
· Knowledge of infectious diseases, OSHA and CMS requirements, microbiology and surveillance practices for infection control.
· Skill in evaluating performance and recommending improvements.
· Skill in managing and training staff.
· Skill in strategic planning and developing staffing plans to meet not only current needs but future needs.
· Skill in creating and analyzing financial, staffing and production reports to effectively evaluate staffing criteria.
· Skill in developing training materials and educating staff in the proper responses for critical care issues.
· Skill in the use and maintenance of computer systems and programs, especially NRCPR, PC File and Folder, Word, EXCEL, e-mail and attachment capabilities, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
· Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally in order to lead, teach and report on issues and effectively deal with difficult situations.
· Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
· Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
· Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.