PCU nights RN

Position: PCU nights RN full-time - 15K Sign on bonus

Overview

PCU nights RN full-time - 15K Sign on bonus at Kingman Regional Medical Center.

Position title:

Registered Nurse (RN-6004). Department:
Nursing.

Reports to:

Unit Director. Safety Sensitive:
Yes. Exempt Status:
No. Position

Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their tasks to support the organizations mission and values, provide compassionate patient care, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively with the health care team.

All care is provided with kindness and compassion. Adheres to KHI Behavioral Expectations and Social Media Guidelines and supports the organizations Mission, Vision, and values.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of the physician and in accordance with the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act, provide nursing care to patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations. Utilize the nursing process to assess patient health needs, implement nursing interventions, develop and evaluate the plan of care, and collaborate with the health care team. Contribute to orientation of new staff as requested.

Quality

of Care and Nursing Process

• Provide evidence-based care to prevent Healthcare Acquired Conditions and hospital readmissions.
• Practice standard precautions and maintain infection control.
• Comply with hand hygiene guidelines and work to reduce hospital-acquired infections.

Assessment / Diagnosis / Implementation / Evaluation / Documentation

• Perform nursing assessments per hospital policies; collect patient data from patients, families, and providers; complete comprehensive histories and plan of care; involve patients and families as appropriate.
• Derive nursing diagnoses from assessment data; formulate and implement care plans; involve patient and family in decision-making; educate patients as appropriate.
• Document care management clearly; complete admission assessments; record responses to treatments and nursing interventions; provide discharge instructions.
• Regularly evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.

Patient Satisfaction

Maintain bedside shift reports, update patient communication boards, perform hourly rounds, and apply evidence-based behaviors to support patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate of a Nursing Diploma program.

Certification / Licensure: Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license; current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Unit Specific Requirements

Medical Surgical Units:
Basic EKG competency within 3 months;
De-escalation Techniques course within 6 months and every 2 years thereafter.

Pediatrics: PALS certification within 6 months;
De-escalation Techniques within 6 months and every 2 years.

Intensive Care Unit: ACLS required on hire;
Basic EKG competency within 30 days.

Progressive Care Unit: ACLS within 3 months;
Basic EKG and De-escalation within required time frames.

Emergency Department: ACLS and PALS within 3 months;
De-escalation; ESI training; TNCC within 24 months.

Other units include specialized requirements as listed (e.g., ECHO, Cath Lab, Womens Services, etc.).

Preferences

Education: Bachelors in nursing.
Experience: Experience in respective clinical areas preferred; various unit-specific preferences noted.

Position Details

Position Description Created / Revised: multiple dates listed (5/2018; 7/17/2018; 1/22/2019; 7/18/2019; 8/15/2019; 2/10/2022).

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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