RN New Grad- Acute Care Observation Unit

Welcoming New Grads to our Acute Care Observation Unit!

Our People: : Our team excels at aiding patients in a swift recovery. Our tight-knit crew collaborates seamlessly with our leadership team as we enhance procedures and deliver care grounded in solid evidence. Join us, and let's shape the future together. Your adventure starts here!

Our Department: We are a fast-paced 10-bed department where patient education is a priority. Our primary purpose is to serve as an observation unit, focusing on the care of orthopedic, renal, cardiac, and stroke patients, along with non-infectious Med/Surg patients. Every day brings a new challenge and a chance to make a real difference.

Job Summary

This position serves to provide productive learning experiences for the new graduate nurse after the acquisition of the Arizona Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions

- Participates with other disciplines in the planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of nursing care and gives direct nursing care.

- Performs nursing procedures following Tiered Nursing Orientation and competency checklists for which competency has been established and signed off. Each skill must have been observed and validated by the nurse preceptor.

- Demonstrates ability to evaluate suggestions and criticisms objectively and, when necessary undertakes to change behavior or seek further guidance.

- Demonstrates a commitment to quality through participation in continuous improvement activities, offering constructive suggestion for change and improvement in the hospital/unit’s overall operation and efficiency, and sharing information and evaluation effectiveness.

- Demonstrates ability to adapt to change which directly or indirectly impacts on job responsibilities.

- Practices listening skills when dealing with concerns, complaints, questions, demonstrating objectivity in emotional situations.

- Demonstrates sensitivity to fellow workers needs as they relate to the job by providing support, giving advice or referring to appropriate sources of help when needed.

- Shares responsibility for team assignment and unit workload and helping others.

- Consistently conforms to department dress code and maintains appearance suited to position.

- Maintains punctual attendance for all assigned duties.

- Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and accepting assignments.

- Demonstrates initiative and motivation in managing and utilizing time.

- Maintains own time card accurately.

- Demonstrates active participation in professional growth activities.

- Identifies and pursues own educational needs.

- Attends staff meetings or reviews meeting minutes when absent.

- Satisfactorily completes all mandatory in-service education programs annually (BLS, Re-Orientation, Competency Skills, etc.).

- Utilizes opportunities for cross training.

Other Duties

- Maintain a safe and clean environment.

- Respect the privacy and confidentiality of the people we serve, our physicians/healthcare providers, and our fellow employees.

- Master the skills needed to do your best for the people we serve.

- Participates in departmental and association wide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, association wide forums, and seminars.

- Reviews department and association wide policies and procedures annually. Develops and maintains new policies and procedures as needed.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

Exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is exposed to contact with chemicals and infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive close work, and extensive computer work.

Required Education and Experience

All Departments:

- Current AZ RN license

- BLS Certification %

Department Specific Education and Experience

Emergency Department:

ACLS * / &

PALS * / &

NIHSS &

TNCC, ATLS or ITLS or other trauma course (with approval) ** / @

ENPC ** +

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

Dialysis:

ACLS * / &

NIHSS &

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

Home Health:

Arizona Dept. of Public Safety class 1 fingerprint clearance card

Current driver’s license

Current auto insurance

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

ICU:

ACLS * / &

NIHSS &

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

Med/Surg 3

ACLS * / &

NIHSS &

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

Med/Surg 2

ACLS * / &

NIHSS &

PALS +

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

Med/Surg Telemetry

ACLS * / &

NIHSS &

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

OB:

ACLS * / & (L&D only)

STABLE ** / &

AWHONN intermediate and/or advanced fetal monitoring ** / & (L&D only)

NRP * / &

Newborn Hearing Screening Certification +

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

OR:

ACLS * / &

PALS +

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

POE:

ACLS * / &

PALS +

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

ASCS/Preop/PACU:

ACLS * / &

PALS * / &

NRP * / & (ASCS Floats Only)

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

IV Therapy:

ACLS * / &

NIHSS &

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

Imaging:

NIHSS &

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

Diagnostic Imaging:

ACLS * / &

PALS * / &

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

Oncology:

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification ** @

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification +

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

Radiation Therapy RN:

Oncology Nursing Certification (ONCC) or Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification +

Cath Lab:

ACLS * / &

NIHSS &

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

Cardiac Rehab:

ACLS * / &

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

Senior Behavioral Health:

ACLS * / &

NIHSS &

Professional organization specialty certification +

Baccalaureate in nursing +

1+ years specific unit experience +

* - Renewal may take up to 30 days after expiration of original certification.

** - Renewal make take up to 75 days after expiration of original certification.

& - Required within 6 months of employment, or at completion of orientation.

@ - Required within 1 year of employment

% - Certification required with 30 days of employment.

+ - Preferred.

OSHA Exposure Category:

Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

This is a safety sensitive position.

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