Registered Nurse II | MedSurg

Registered Nurse II – Med Surg, Days (Yuma, AZ)

Job Number: 13503

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks |

Shift: Days | Pay Rate Type:
Hourly |

Location:

Yuma Medical Center

Salary Range:
Min = $39.93 Mid = $51.91 Max = $63.89 per hour

Summary:

This medical surgical unit provides individualized care for adult acute care patients. Patients include those with a variety of acute and chronic illnesses. The unit census fluctuates seasonally and the team is dedicated to teamwork, flexibility, and quality care.

Inspires hope and nurture the well‑being of the whole person, respecting physical, emotional and spiritual needs; listens attentively to patients, visitors and colleagues to ensure understanding of their needs and asks questions if something is not clear; delivers personalized service to others based on their physical, emotional or spiritual needs; performs activities in a manner that ensures a safe environment for patients, employees, and the public by practicing 5 safe behaviors (pay attention to detail, communicate clearly, have a questioning and receptive attitude, hand off effectively, support each other);

seeks out resources for and practices good self‑care.

Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues; assesses comprehensive data including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs and interprets assessment information to derive the diagnosis or issues as defined by the patient's condition; uses evidence‑based assessment techniques and instruments in collecting data and validates the diagnosis or issue with the patient, family and healthcare team members as appropriate; prioritizes the data and information collected based on patient's immediate condition or anticipated needs and identifies potential risks or barriers to the patient's health or safety;

documents the data and information collected in compliance with established guidelines and reflective of the needs of the patient.

Identifies expected outcomes and develops a plan that prescribes strategies which address health promotion and restoration, health maintenance, or health‑related problems or issues and alternatives to attain expected outcomes; involves patient, family and healthcare team members in formulating a culturally appropriate individualized plan of care and identifies expected outcomes based on nursing assessment and diagnosis; applies evidence‑based nursing practices in developing the individualized plan of care to attain expected outcomes and continuity of care;

modifies the individualized plan of care according to the ongoing assessment and reevaluation of the patient's response, status, and outcome indicators; documents the expected outcomes as measurable goals and the plan in a manner that uses standardized language or recognized terminology.

Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery; implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family and healthcare team members in a timely manner utilizing evidence‑based interventions and treatments specific to the needs of the patient; prioritizes interventions based on patient's condition, preferences, situation, or anticipated needs and performs treatments and procedures according to established procedural guidelines and protocols;

demonstrates compassionate behaviors of acceptance, caring and empathy for the patient and family; ensures that all components of the individualized plan of care, including modifications, are documented in the patient health record; communicates relevant information through hand‑offs across levels of care and organizations.

Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment; utilizes teaching strategies appropriate to the individual patient's condition and learning needs; uses health promotion to support patients and families in developing skills that promote, maintain, or restore healthy lifestyles and self‑management support; maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment for the patient, families and staff; seeks opportunities for feedback and evaluation of the effectiveness of the strategies used, including teach…