Registered Nurse (RN) - Main ED Mid Shift

Sign on Bonus $10,000.00 with +2 yrs of similar experience. 

SUMMARY:

The TMC Adult Emergency Department is one of the busiest emergency departments in Southern Arizona, caring for nearly 100,000 patients annually. Our newly remodeled department features 70 private patient rooms designed in a racetrack layout, providing enhanced visibility, accessibility, and efficiency for both patients and staff. In addition, the department includes a dedicated CT scanner within the ED, allowing for rapid diagnostic evaluation and timely treatment.

Using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) guidelines, our team delivers care to a diverse patient population with conditions ranging from minor illnesses and lacerations to respiratory failure, STEMI, acute stroke, and other high-acuity emergencies. TMC is recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center, and a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Gold Plus Achievement Award for stroke care.

The Emergency Department embraces Lean methodology and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and collaboration to provide exceptional patient care and an outstanding work environment. All nurses are required to maintain certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, Vistelar, and NIHSS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. (Positions assigned to EP: require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures).

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.  Additional certification may be required per department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  

·         Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care.

·         Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation.

·         Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients.

·         Skill in reading 12-lead EKG.

·         Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP, directly involved in patient care.

·         Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

·         Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.

·         Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.

·         Ability to speak and communicate effectively. 

·         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.

·         NICU only: Ability to provide family centered developmentally appropriate care of newborns.  Ability to handle the emotional stress associated with caring for a critically ill newborn or neonate.  Ability to formulate a plan of care and support multidisciplinary collaboration.