Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Valley View Medical Center is a state-of-the-art hospital, licensed with 52 medical/surgical beds, 16 emergency department beds, 12 acute rehabilitation beds, 12 intensive care beds, 6 major operating rooms and 2 endoscopy suites plus a modern cardiac catheterization and 8 delivery & post-partum unit with all private bed hospital in the area.
Where We Are:
The Tri-State area has sunshine almost every day of the year. The beautiful clear skies, breathtaking sunsets on mountains to the east and west of us, and a mixture of the Great Outdoors along Arizona’s West Coast (the Colorado River) plus bountiful indoor activities provide something to do for everyone of any age.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
- And much more…
Position Summary: The Emergency Services Registered Nurse promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for a given population based upon age specific and cultural needs. This is done in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach embracing quality and safety and providing physical and psychological support along the healthcare continuum.
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Performs triage while considering both physical and psychosocial elements. (after (1) ONE year of employment)Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments.Prepares and administers the prescribed/ordered medications and administers them under the 5 Rights.Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of the medications by a licensed registered nurse.
Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies.Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and prevention.Adheres to infection control polices and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substances regulations.Maintains competency and knowledge through current standards of practice, trends and developments in related scope of job role or practice.Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by the physician.Teaches the patient and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining; post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self administration of medications and rehabilitation, as well as provide referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.Respects cultural and religious practices of the patients.Upholds HIPAA regulations.
Charge Nurse DutiesDemonstrates Competency and Professional Responsibility in the Charge Nurse RoleMakes Staff AssignmentsShift hand-off with off-going Charge RNCounts Narcotics (Both shifts)Checks crash cartsManages disposition of expirations within ER/Crash carts etc.Checks negative pressure roomsChecks equipment and ensures it is present and in proper working orderManage discharge call backs-For five (5) patients from prior day (Day Shift)Discharge rounding on five (5) patientsReview cultures and call/treat as advisedCharge Nurse Report-Communicates any issues for Director follow-upEnvironmental Assessment-Ensure rooms stocked, equipment set up and in working order, IV pumps charged/available.Manages transfers In/OutManage employees in relation to job accountabilitiesAdjust staffing related to department volume and need (call-outs, flexing)Ensure SIM reports are completed by appropriate staff within 24 hours of event. For example:*Falls*Skin Integrity issues*Patient behavior issues*Against Medical Advise (AMA)Ensure proper SEPSIS, STROKE, STEMI care/documentation is completed by appropriate staffPsych patient care/documentation completed, psych checklist initiated and sitters managedModerate Sedation-*Ensure proper documentation (Consent, time out, PI tool completion)Manage patient flow within the department
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Minimum EducationX Associate’s degree □ Preferred X RequiredDegree must be from an accredited and approved nursing program with the State Licensing Board.
X Bachelor’s degree X Preferred □ Required
Minimum Work ExperienceX ONE (1) year emergency room experience X PreferredCharge Nurse:X TWO (2) years of experience (with no corrective action on file) X RequiredX Must have working knowledge of the Emergency Department X Required
Required Licenses[Arizona, United States] Registered Nurse
Registered Nursing License in good standing. Multi-state licensure accepted.
Required SkillsCertifications:X ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support)-American Heart Association X RequiredX PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support)-American Heart Association X RequiredX TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) X PreferredX ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) X PreferredNote: Current instructor cards are equivalent to a provider card for the same discipline (Example: A BLS instructor certification held is equivalent to a BLS provider certification)Note: if the employee has ACLS, PALS, BLS, etc. from another organization other than American Heart Association, the employee has 30 days from date of hire/transfer to complete the AHA version.
Competency/Training:X EKG exam at time of hireX NIH Stroke Scale done within 90 days of hireRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
