Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Lead - Main ED Nights

Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Lead - Main ED Nights

Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non‑profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our integrity, community, dedication, and compassion which we show through the exceptional care we provide to our patients and our community. Our passion for caring for the Tucson community has expanded over the last years to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves.

We don’t only care for our patients, we care for our TMC family too. As a member of our family you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of benefits. In addition to all the benefits you would expect from a leading medical facility (medical, dental, vision, 401K with match) we also provide:

• Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team
• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Coaching
• Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.00 a Month

The TMC Emergency Department is the busiest Emergency Department in Southern Arizona, seeing at least 95,000 patients a year between the adult and pediatric ED. We have a total of 54 beds separated into 4 pods (North, South, East, and West). Patients are placed into pods based on their triage acuity. The staffing ratio is 1:2 to 1:4 depending on the acuity of the patient.

We follow the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Guidelines for triage of all ER patients. We see a variety of patients within the department – everything from sore throats and simple lacerations to respiratory failure and STEMI patients. TMC has earned certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, accreditation as a Chest Pain Center, and the Gold Plus Achievement Award for stroke programs from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

There is a separate Behavioral Health Observation Unit located within the Emergency Department. The ED embraces the Lean Methodology and strives for a culture of continuous process improvement to create the best patient care experience for our community and a work environment that excels in teamwork and collaboration. All nurses are required to be CPR, ACLS, PALS, CPI and NIHSS certified.

The clinical nurse leader is responsible for the assessment, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of safe and effective patient‑centered care. The Clinical Nurse Leader will facilitate and mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills. In addition, the Clinical Nurse Leader will continuously assess unit needs to ensure adequate resources for current and upcoming shifts by collaborating with other departments, clinical and non‑clinical, to coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients in a timely manner.

Finally, the Clinical Nurse Leader will demonstrate professionalism at all times and will uphold standards of practice by holding team members accountable for continued compliance.

• Compassion – We have heart
• We respect diversity and individuality
• We honor body, mind and spirit
• Dedication – We work hard for our patients and each other
• We are committed to professionalism and excellence
• We listen, we learn, we grow
• Community – We are welcoming and friendly
• We practice kindness in all our relationships
• We reach out as teachers and as leaders
• Integrity – We tell the truth
• We are responsible in how we use our resources
• We have the courage to uphold our values

• Attends required classes:
  Unit Skills fair, One mock code per quarter, ACLS, CPR, PALS (if required)
• Completes and turns in annual competency evaluation
• Keeps individual education profile current
• Demonstrates an understanding of regulatory requirements and professional practice guidelines
• Has a working knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
• Shows competence in the performance of department‑specific skills to be a resource and mentor for others in the department
• Demonstrates an active involvement in leadership activities within the past year (e.g., CNL development program, active participation in evaluations,…