Registered Nurse - Surgical Trauma

Overview

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Executive DON (Ambulatory), the Advanced Clinical Nurse delivers high-quality, age-specific nursing care in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams. This role supports comprehensive, patient-centered care while promoting clinical excellence, cost-effective practices, and positive patient outcomes within a diverse healthcare environment at Valley wise Health.

• Performing comprehensive patient care, including assessment, medication administration, identification of nursing problems, and development of individualized plans of care
• Providing, coordinating, or delegating care in accordance with Valley wise Health policies and clinical standards
• Serving as a patient advocate and educator, supporting informed decision-making and continuity of care
• Completing accurate and timely clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Indirectly supervising and supporting ancillary personnel as assigned
• Participating in team-building, quality improvement, and performance enhancement initiatives
• Professional practice and leadership:
  Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment and professional behaviors that promote safe, meaningful, and cost-effective care
• Actively contributes to the advancement of nursing practice through quality improvement initiatives, leadership activities, and ongoing professional development
• This position may require standby or on-call coverage based on operational needs.

Hourly Pay Rate: $35.52 - $52.39

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing.
• Experience: Must have at least one (1) year of recent acute care hospital RN experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities; or if completed the New Grad RN program at Valley wise Health then must have at least one (1) year of Valley wise Health experience as a RN and be in good standing.
• Certification/Licensure: Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice. Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing. Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire. In addition, certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice:
  Surgical Trauma:
  Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must. Bilingual is preferred. Must have excellent communication, time management and customer service skills. Requires basic computer word processing skills to navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer. Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.