Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Assessment - An RN uses a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze data about a patient, the first step in delivering nursing care. Assessment includes not only physiological data, but also psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors as well. -Initial assessment -Re-assessment -Focused assessment based on patient condition, setting and population Problem Identification - Problem identification is the nurse�s clinical judgment about the patient�s response to actual or potential health conditions or needs. Planning and Outcomes � Based on the assessment and problem identification, the nurse sets measurable and achievable short- and long-range goals in collaboration with the patient and family. Assessment data, problem identification, and goals are written in the patient�s care plan so that nurses as well as other health professionals caring for the patient have access to it. -Establishing daily goals with the patient and family -Formulating a plan of care -Transition or Discharge planning Implementation � Nursing care is implemented according to the care plan, so continuity of care for the patient during hospitalization and in preparation for discharge is assured. Care is documented in the patient�s record. -Ensures patient safety -Medication administration -Provision of ordered treatments -Patient/Family education -Provision of nursing care -Documentation in healthcare record Evaluation � Both the patient�s status and the effectiveness of the nursing care must be continuously evaluated, and the care plan modified as needed. Care Coordination � Actions initiated by nurses with patients, families, and/or members of their healthcare team to manage and correct the sequence, timing, and/or effectiveness of patient care from admission to discharge. -Delegation -Supervision -Prioritization
Qualifications:
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
License
Required: Valid current Arizona Nursing License or compact state license and ability to become Arizona Licensed in 30 days
Certification
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association and others as required by individual department Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Preferred:Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or others as required by individual department
EDUCATION
Required: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Continuing education requirements as defined within the CARE program. Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: One (1) year as an RN in related clinical area
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Job: Med/Surg
Primary Location: Tucson, Arizona
Facility: Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
Job Type: Full-time
Shift Type: Days
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Internal Number: 2005044686
About Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas with 112,000 employees. Through an expansive care network that includes United Surgical Partners International, we operate 65 hospitals and approximately 510 other healthcare facilities, including surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and imaging centers and other care sites and clinics. We also operate Conifer Health Solutions, which provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve.
