Nursing Sup ICU

Primary City/State:
Deer Valley - 19829 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027

Category:
Skilled Nursing | Shift: Day | Department:
Critical Care | 2+ years ICU experience required | BSN required | Up to $15,000 sign‑on bonus available

• Supervises, assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates patient care and staff development; determines and maintains unit or program needs and standards using the nursing process and evidence‑based information.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into job performance.
• Assists the Clinical Director in managing the unit’s assigned staff and patient population.
• Provides direct patient care according to unit needs and collaborates with physicians in executing the medical plan of care.
• All RN staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients must have knowledge of:
  • Stroke symptoms and warning signs
  • Protocols and pathways for identifying, evaluating, and managing stroke patients
  • NIHSS
  • Stroke Alert activation and protocol
  • Stroke quality indicators
  • Available stroke patient education materials and community resources
  • Educational requirements
  • Stroke Center website resources
• Oversees staff and ensures adequate patient care, including hiring/onboarding, evaluating performance, coaching, and developing employees to align with mission and values.
• Establishes or contributes to a care plan, including medication administration, dosage checking, IV line management, therapies, observations, and physician consultation.
• Ensures compliance with all policies and financial stewardship, maintaining departmental budget integrity.
• Serves as a resource to staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes.
• Teaches patients and families how to manage illnesses or injuries, explain post‑treatment and home‑care needs, and plan diet, nutrition, and exercise programs.
• Facilitates inter/intra‑departmental collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving.
• Participates in policy revisions, committee work, goal creation, and action planning for the unit.
• Contributes to recruitment and retention of talented staff through positive role‑modeling, peer relationships, staff education, and preceptor or mentor programs.
• Coordinates educational and professional activities related to departmental and unit needs.
• Rounds regularly with physicians, patients, or families to promote quality practice and improve the patient experience.
• Utilizes the nursing process and evidence‑based practice to assess and evaluate patient plans of care.
• Initiates and supports quality improvement initiatives and uses resources efficiently.
• Directs staff in applying the nursing process, coordinates patient care, and promotes independent functioning among employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution.

• Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Preferred 3 years as a Registered Nurse (RN).

• State licensure as a Registered Nurse in Arizona.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Training Course.
• Must obtain a certification in the area of expertise within 1 year of hire or promotion for magnet standards.