Med Surg RN Surgical Unit Nights

Overview

Position Title:

Registered Nurse – Med Surg RN Surgical Unit Full Time Nights 15K Sign On-6028

Department:
Nursing
•

Reports to:

Unit Director
• Exempt Status:
No

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Works under the direction of the physician and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide nursing care to patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care;

demonstrates compassion, tact, accuracy, flexibility, and teamwork; assists with orientation of new staff as requested.

Position Description Created / Revised: 8/15/2019; 2/10/2022; 02/25/2025

Quality of Care and Nursing Process

• The nurse provides evidence-based care to prevent Healthcare Acquired Conditions and hospital readmissions.
• The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact and handling of contaminated materials.

Assessment

• The nurse completes nursing assessments according to hospital and unit policies and standards of care.
• Collects pertinent data from the patient, significant others, and health care providers.
• Performs a comprehensive patient history and physical in a timely manner addressing biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age-specific, cultural, and discharge planning needs.

Diagnosis / Care Needs

• Nursing diagnoses / care needs derive from assessment data.
• Involves patient and significant others as appropriate; formulates a plan based on identified needs.

Implementation

• Nursing care is based on identified diagnoses and patient care standards and is coordinated with other disciplines.

Evaluation

• Evaluates patient progress toward outcomes; revises diagnoses / care needs as reassessment data becomes available.

Clinical Lead

• Coordination of Nursing Personnel
• Coordination of Patient Care Quality and Patient Satisfaction
• Coordination of Nursing Process and Compliance

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 of hire
• Pediatrics: PALS certification within 6 months of hire
• Intensive Care Unit / Progressive Care Unit: ACLS;
  Basic EKG within 30 days
• Women’s Services: NRP within 6 months
• Emergency Department: ACLS and PALS within 3 months; ESI training within 6 months; TNCC within 24 months
• Hemodialysis: ACLS;
  Basic ECG within 3 months
• Clinical Decision Unit:
  Basic EKG within 3 months
• ECHO: ACLS;
  Basic ECG within 30 days
• Surgical Services / Circulator: ACLS;
  Basic EKG within 30 days
• Surgical Services / PACU / Outpatient: ACLS and PALS;
  Basic EKG within 30 days
• Cath Lab: ACLS; ECG competency; minimum 2 years RN experience
• Cardiology:
  Basic EKG within 30 days

Clinical Lead Requirements:
Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS etc. as required per RN position.

Education
:
Bachelor’s in nursing

Experience
:
Experience in the respective clinical area is preferred

Medical Surgical Units
:
Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse encouraged; ACLS preferred

Pediatrics
:
One-year acute pediatric experience;
Certified Pediatric Nurse encouraged

ICU/Cardiovascular ICU
:
Certified Critical Care Nurse encouraged; CVICU certifications encouraged; PCU experience preferred

Progressive Care Unit
:
Two years acute care experience;
Progressive Care Certified Nurse encouraged

Women’s Services
: ACLS during orientation; S.T.A.B.L.E. during orientation; NRP/Labor certification tracks; two years labor/postpartum/newborn experience; lactation nursing and obstetrical certifications encouraged

Emergency Department
: 1-year Acute Med/Surg nursing; CCRN or CEN encouraged

Other Areas include Acute Rehab, Hemodialysis, ECHO, Cath Lab, etc. with respective certifications and experience listed in the original description.

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