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Registered Nurse (RN) Charge - Peds ED

apartment Tucson Medical Center location_onTucson, AZ

Sign on Bonus with +2 years of experience $15,000.00! Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non-profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our of 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 to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves. Why Join Tucson Medical Center? Benefits 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 Unit Information The newly remodeled Pediatric Emergency Department is designated as a certified pediatric advanced prepared emergency center, consisting of 14 private beds. Our department is located in between the inpatient pediatric unit and the Pediatric ICU, which facilitates a great working relationship amongst the pediatric service line. In our department we see approximately 30,000 patients a year with a wide range of chief complaints from sore throats and lacerations to SI/HI, overdoses, fractures with reductions at the bedside, respiratory distress and full codes. We work together as a team consisting of physicians, midlevel providers, registered nurses, medics, patient care techs and a unit clerk. All nurses in the department are dedicated pediatric nurses and are required to have BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI and ENPC Certifications. All RNs are required to have 8 CEUs a year to maintain our designation. Requirements EDUCATION: Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program. EXPERIENCE: One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Some departments such as OR, Ambulatory Surgery, Pediatrics/PICU, PACU, and GI Lab will require advanced life support certification (ACLS and PALS).

RN

ER

Full-time

Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Lead - Main ED Nights

apartment Tucson Medical Center location_onTucson, AZ

Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non-profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our of 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 to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves. Why Join Tucson Medical Center? Benefits 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 Unit Information: The TMC Emergency Department is the busiest Emergency Department in Southern Arizona, seeing at least 95,000 patients a year between both 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. Summary 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 nonclinical, 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. Essential Functions Complies with legal, hospital and departmental policies, procedures and position requirements. Values: We will incorporate our Values into every aspect of our organization. Our values will provide the essence of who we are and how we provide the best possible customer service. 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 Competency 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 in order 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, PCI involvement) Promote shared governance by actively participating in unit based council and/or hospital council. Performance Improvement Reports significant events such as near misses, adverse events, patient/family complaints, and any situation that affects the safe delivery of patient-centered care in a timely manner Is proactive, rounds with team members on the unit, and identifies opportunities for improvement; completes real time correction. Ensures that handoff communication occurs any time there is a change in caregivers on the unit during shift and at start/end of shifts Assigns and delegates patient care tasks as appropriate, considering staff members’ level of nursing experience, competency, and knowledge Delegates tasks to unlicensed support staff as outlined by state board regulations and facility policies as appropriate to the clinical situation Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and make recommendations when appropriate Assists in monitoring staff performance, behaviors, and competency for performance reviews and reports information to manager Ensures that all infection control precautions and procedures are followed in the department Drives one unit based process improvement initiative Must attend and participate in 25% of monthly PCI trainings. Run debrief with team after any codes and or significant events, etc. Actively participates in unit SWARM activities. Joint Commission tracers/environment of safety checks Accountability Is accountable for completion of work including documentation, validates accuracy every shift. Prioritizes care and completes tasks during shift Works with staff to prepare for oncoming shift by preparing full report and stocking/tidying patient care areas Practice/demonstrates cost-effective behaviors: avoids unnecessary overtime, understands and implements staffing guidelines and flexes when appropriate, handles patient charges appropriately, uses supplies conscientiously (10) Assists other team members by providing direct patient care as needed Assigns and coordinates patient flow to deliver safe and effective patient-centered care Performs other specific department tasks as assigned by members of the department’s leadership team Rounds with patients and family members to ensure that needs are met and identifies opportunities for improvement Ensures that appropriate staffing levels meet patient care needs. Input hours into PMR tool to ensure department productivity standards met. Utilization of acuity tool to aid with staffing if applicable Monitors supplies and ensures that appropriate par levels meet patient care needs without causing waste Assists in ensuring that equipment is utilized carefully to avoid damage Able to deliver disciplinary action at the discretion and guidance of the nursing manager Real-time service recovery as needed for patient satisfaction and escalating if needed Communication Communicates with all necessary units to coordinate care for patient Checks e-mail to stay current with hospital and unit communications each work shift. Attends 75% of staff meetings, participates on agenda topics Does not facilitate or tolerate negative communication or foul language Communication with staffing office and other departments to request staff and/or flex staff overages for oncoming shift Professionalism Adheres to organizational policies and procedures. Adhere to TMC behavioral standards policy and hold staff accountable to them. Adheres to professional guidelines for practice such as state board of nurses, American Nurses Association (ANA) professional standards of care and ethical practice guidelines Collaborates with other departments in a professional manner as needed to provide patient-centered care Demonstrates effective communication, conflict resolution, team building, and leadership skills Participates in updating and upholding standards of practice and be a role model to others for maintaining standards of care. Participate in WOC rounding as needed Participate in peer interview process Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program. EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of nursing experience in an acute care setting required. Two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION : Current RN licensure permitting work in the state of Arizona, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional certifications may be required per department. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of critical care techniques, tools and responses required to ensure optimal patient care. Knowledge of processes and procedures to follow during a rapid response, code, or stroke call. Some Positions: Knowledge of electrophysiology and cardiac cath lab procedures and best practices. Some Positions: Knowledge of surgery specialties and how to prepare, assess and provide post-operation patient care to ensure best practices are followed. Some Positions: Knowledge of chart abstraction, education and marketing for the Chest Pain, CHF and Stroke programs. Skill in evaluating performance and recommending improvements. Skill in developing training materials and educating staff in the proper responses for critical care issues. Skill in the use and maintenance of computer systems and programs, especially NRCPR, PC File and Folder, Word, EXCEL, e-mail and attachment capabilities, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Skill in communicating with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action. Ability to speak and communicate effectively. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

RN

Pediatric

Full-time

RN - Peds

apartment Tucson Medical Center location_onTucson, AZ

This is a 33 bed unit with all private rooms. Two rooms are utilized as video epilepsy monitoring rooms. We care for newborn infants to young adult patients with diagnoses that range from medical/surgical patients and orthopedic surgeries including scoliosis, fractures and congenital repairs to cranial surgeries, diabetics, transfers from Nursery ICU (for home transition teaching) and the Mother/Baby Unit. All nursing staff is PALS certified and take an EKG class. Parents are allowed to be in the room 24/7. We round bedside with an interdisciplinary team: physicians, nursing, social work, case management, pharmacy, and other ancillary departments. We believe and live: family centered care! The ratio is 1 RN to 5-6 patients with PCT support as a part of this team. Summary Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being. Essential Functions Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care. Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation. Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units, and notes patients' condition. Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation. Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern. Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care. Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues. P rovides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques. May manage IV lines, ensure that sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversee patient movement and positioning to ensure that the patient is handled in a medically safe manner. May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with examination competency as defined in the Imaging Services Practice Standards. Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur. Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel. Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree preferred. EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. (Positions assigned to EP: require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures). LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional certification may be required per department. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care. Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation. Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients. Skill in reading 12-lead EKG. Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP, directly involved in patient care. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action. Ability to speak and communicate effectively. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

RN

Oncology

Full-time

RN Per Diem - TMCH Cancer Center Green Valley

Full-time

RN Supervisor - Outpatient Hospice

apartment Tucson Medical Center location_onTucson, AZ

A ssociate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s (BSN) degree preferred. EXPERIENCE : Four (4) years of related experience; preferably in a lead or supervisory role. Summary Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel involved in a variety of clinical areas. Verifies that patients’ needs are met and evaluates care provided. Assigns duties to professional and auxiliary personnel in accordance with instructions. Oversees maintenance of patient clinical records and compiles reports on medical services rendered. Maintains established inventory standards for solutions, supplies, and equipment. Essential Functions Assists in hiring of qualified personnel, skilled and non-skilled, according to position descriptions. Supervises professional, technical, and/or clerical employees; prepares work schedules, staff assignments, and observes performance to provide input for formal evaluations and recommendations for personnel actions. Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; oversees rewards; disciplines employees, addresses complaints, and resolves problems. Participates in maintenance, completion, and submission of reports and records as required by policy, federal, state, and local regulation; maintains compliance of department to Standards of Operation. Demonstrates leadership during schedule conflicts, unplanned changes in activity, last minute deadlines, and crisis situations. Applies analytical reasoning, rational problem-solving skills, using evidence-based information; acts as a resource to other staff members. Maintains established inventory standards for solutions, supplies and equipment. Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards. Performs related duties as assigned Wound/Ostomy Supervises and coordinates the Wound/Ostomy team ensuring competency in ostomy care, treatment of complex wounds, and the ability to educate patients in self-care. Ensures competency of nursing bedside caregivers in wound care and skin injury prevention . Certification: Wound Ostomy Certification preferred Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s (BSN) degree preferred. EXPERIENCE : Four (4) years of related experience; preferably in a lead or supervisory role. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION : Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona required.Additional certifications may be required based on department. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of patient care best practices. Knowledge of library development and purchasing practices. Knowledge of inventory control. Skill in evaluating performance and operations and making recommendations for improvement. Skill in training and leading others. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and apply basic algebraic concepts. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

RN

Full-time

RN Structural Heart, Electrophysiology & CT Surgery Coordinator

apartment Tucson Medical Center location_onTucson, AZ

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a qualified, nationally accredited nursing program required. EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years of related experience require, preferably in an acute care setting with experience as a health/patient educator or patient advocate, preferred area of clinical experience in the program area for the position. Summary The goal of the RN Coordinator is to promote seamless care from referral to discharge. The RN Coordinator works in direct collaboration with the electrophysiologists , cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other team members; participates in the ongoing assessment of electrophysiology, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), valve , and structural heart pre and post op patients. The Nurse Coordinator participates in clinical decisions regarding the management of in-patients and out-patients; provides and promotes patient education; provides, promotes and encourages nursing staff education and involvement; and serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, families, nursing staff and referring facilities to promote quality and continuity of patient care. Essential Functions Records patient’s health information and establishes/records care. Participates in Pre-, Peri- and Post-Procedure activities directly involving interactions with the patient and/or family; can include but is not limited to treatment plan review, education, testing coordination, rounding, medical record review, status reports, pre-op and follow-up phone calls, and other activities determined to be relevant. Consults and collaborates with members of the health care team in the assessment and management of health care problems, functions as a liaison between physicians, nursing, technologists, and area support staff. Assists in the development, implementation, and revision of nursing protocols and standards of care. Develops patient education programs and tools. Coordinate multidisciplinary planning conferences, develop concise patient summaries for use by the care team, and document recommendations made utilizing standardized care plans in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines. Researches and provides advice on patient care processes, nursing processes, and larger-scale quality improvement projects. Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key customers (physicians, office staff, diagnostic staff, nurses, radiology staff, and social services staff). Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a qualified, nationally accredited nursing program required. EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years of related experience require, preferably in an acute care setting with experience as a health/patient educator or patient advocate, preferred area of clinical experience in the program area for the position. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION : Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of nursing care and assessment best practices as well as related clinical components. Ability to be sympathetic and emotionally supportive to the patient/family throughout the care continuum. Highly organized and able to multi-task. Must maintain positive attitude through often stress conditions. Knowledge of regulations and policies as it relates to patient evaluation, care and information. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from patients and/or their representatives, and the general public. Ability to work with concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and to apply mathematical operations to solve or analyze job-related situations. Ability to identify positive or negative variances from expected outcomes. Demonstrated compassion, integrity and ability to work with a wide range of disciplines. Requires problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking, analytical, and deduction skills. Preferred knowledge of integrated medicine modalities Requires excellent leadership, organizational, written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in a self-directed environment, with an ability to work with teams. Excellent presentation skills; Ability to implement professional and community based education programs. Above-average skill in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc required; familiarity with spreadsheets and statistical data is necessary (as will be related to quality improvement and tracking projects).

RN

Full-time

Registered Nurse Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist - Inpatient

apartment Tucson Medical Center location_onTucson, AZ

Summary Provides concurrent review of the clinical documentation in the medical record; review the medical record with a clinical lens to identify any missing or understated diagnoses. Queries the medical staff when necessary, by written and/or verbal communication to obtain accurate and complete physician documentation that supports the patient condition(s) and treatment plan. Performs a thorough chart review to determine the appropriate principal diagnosis of the patient. Coordinates with coding/HIM/UR and other departments to achieve a record that reflects the acuity of the patient and level of care provided. Essential Functions Conducts initial and follow-up concurrent reviews on inpatient admissions for opportunities to clarify documentation in the medical record for accurate reflection of the acuity of the patient and justifying the level of care. Documents findings in workflow tools, noting all key information used in the tracking process. Review medical record concurrently for documentation not yet in the record but supported by clinical indicators. Uses relationship building and strong communication skills to develop a rapport with providers to clarify information in the medical record. Uses appropriate querying templates to get needed documentation.Conducts follow-up on unanswered queries during the patient stay to obtain a response to unanswered queries. Provides education to physicians on the importance of complete documentation and key documentation concepts during regular physician meetings or on individually with physicians. Use data provided by managers, directors, and consulting team to actions to identify what is working well and areas of focus. Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of RN clinical experience in an acute care setting. CDI experience preferred. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure permitting work in state of Arizona. CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist) from ACDIS or CDIP ( Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner) from AHIMA preferred. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Extensive clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology; best demonstrated by clinical experience in hospital setting. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to review the medical record to identify information not yet documented but supported by clinical indicators or clinical clues. Knowledge of age-specific patient needs and the elements of disease processes and related procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write concisely and effectively when communicating with providers. Assertive personality traits to facilitate ongoing physician communication. Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria. Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment. Ability to stand and walk in the performance of job responsibilities. Demonstrates knowledge of the importance of, and makes an effort to capture, all appropriate secondary diagnoses for quality rating purposes.

RN

Full-time

Registered Nurse - Mom Baby

apartment Tucson Medical Center location_onTucson, AZ

RN Mother Baby Sign-on bonus offered with 2 years of experience! Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non-profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our of 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 to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves. Why Join Tucson Medical Center? Benefits 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 Unit Information The Mother Baby Unit is a 40 bed unit that provides newborn, antepartum and postpartum care to adolescent and adult women. Our nurses, many of whom hold a specialty certification in Maternal Newborn Nursing, care for their patients with an emphasis placed on safe, compassionate, and family centered care. Patient acuity can range from low risk patients, who obtain their care from our highly skilled OB and Certified Nurse Midwife providers, to high risk patients, who obtain their care from our Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists. Our full‐time social workers provide care and resources to our patient population for any psychosocial needs during the patient’s stay. Our IBCLCs are on site seven days a week providing breastfeeding support to inpatients and coordinating our donor milk program in addition to following patients in the community through our outpatient clinic. Summary Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being. (Some positions might be assigned to critical care areas requiring specialized training.) Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree preferred. EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. (Positions assigned to EP: require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures). LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional certification may be required per department. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care. Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation. Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients. Skill in reading 12-lead EKG. Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP, directly involved in patient care. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action. Ability to speak and communicate effectively. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

RN Manager Operating Room, Main OR

apartment Tucson Medical Center location_onTucson, AZ

Description The Main OR has 14 Operating Rooms that include: 2 Endovascular rooms, 2 Open Heart rooms , 1 Cysto room, 1 da Vinci Robot room , and 1 Pediatric room. Services include: General Surgery (Adult and Peds), ENT (Adult and Peds), Urology (Adult and Peds), Vascular, Thoracic, Heart, Podiatry, Ophthalmology, and Oral Surgery. The Operating Room is staffed 24/7. Pre-Op Holding (POH) is staffed Monday through Friday from 0530-1930 and on-call Saturday and Sunday 0645-1500. PACU is staffed 24/7 with call to accommodate surgeries. A minimum of 2 years of OR Nursing Leadership experience in a high volume setting Summary Manages a nursing unit or nursing specialty function such as Bed Control or Restorative Services. Essential Functions Manages staff; interviews, hires and trains; evaluates employee performance; deals with performance problems as appropriate; delegates work assignments effectively. Assists in managing department budget. Designs, with agreement from Director of Nursing (DON), or Director of Behavioral Health Nursing, and implements the specific staffing plan (Acuity) and daily, shift-by-shift staffing grid. Monitors patient acuity/staffing through the bi-weekly productivity report and takes appropriate action. Provides safe environment for patients and caregivers, compliant to EOC rules and all regulatory requirements. Facilitates development of unit specific standards of care with realistic and measurable patient care outcomes. Provides orientation for the medical staff to Nursing Services. Promotes continuity of patient care by supporting case management activities; acts as a resource to direct care providers when support services are in conflict with patient care needs. Promotes an optimum environment in which the patient care team can accomplish mutually developed goals. Investigates patient complaints and/or incidents, initiating corrective and/or disciplinary action. Maintains an ongoing evaluation of customer service to ensure that systems, policies, and procedures are convenient to those being served. Ensures compliance with requirements of federal, state and community agencies, regulatory authorities, and hospital policies and procedures. Selects and monitors preceptors in development of their role to facilitate new grad hires incorporation into the unit staff. Ensures the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for staff. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION : Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. EXPERIENCE : Five (5) years of relevant nursing or applicable healthcare experience with mastery of the role and competencies for assigned area required; evidence of leadership, teaching and interpersonal skills, and documentation of professional development. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN license permitting work in the state of Arizona and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional certification may be required per department.

Registered Nurse - Peds ED

apartment Tucson Medical Center location_onTucson, AZ

Sign on Bonus with +2 years of experience $15,000.00! Summary Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being. (Some positions might be assigned to critical care areas requiring specialized training.) Essential Functions Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care. Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation. Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units, and notes patients' condition. Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation. Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern. Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care. Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues. P rovides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques. May manage IV lines, ensure that sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversee patient movement and positioning to ensure that the patient is handled in a medically safe manner. May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with examination competency as defined in the Imaging Services Practice Standards. Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur. Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel. Behavioral Health RN: Assesses psychological needs of patient and families upon referral from nursing/medical personnel, external programs, and facilities. Provides discharge and aftercare planning as needed for a smooth transition from urgent care, inpatient, hospitalization, partial hospital program or intensive outpatient program. Represents psychiatric services to referral sources, community agencies, court services, social service agencies, and others as required. EP-RN Specialist : Assists physicians with procedures such as pacemaker, implantable defibrillator placement, angiograms, ablations, and other electrophysiology-based procedures; inserts cardiac catheters including central arterial/venous access catheters, performs catheter manipulation services. Operates and maintains all electrophysiology recording systems, stimulators and ablations systems, responsible for patient specimen testing, quality control and improvement. EP Coordinator: Oversees EP area and coordinates with Cardiac Cath Lab lead to better evaluate staffing and schedule needs, training required, materials management, and provides recommendations for efficiencies. Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION : Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program. ( Some positions may require additional training related to specific skill area, such as EP, which requires instructional programs in intra-cardio echocardiogram and electrophysiology, which includes 30 ablation procedures.) EXPERIENCE : One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. (Positions assigned to EP: require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures). LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Some departments such as OR, Ambulatory Surgery, Pediatrics/PICU, PACU, and GI Lab will require advanced life support certification (ACLS and PALS). ( Additional certification may be required for some specialties, such as Neonatal Resuscitation for the NICU, EP certification from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional or equivalent certification). For Hospice & Pediatrics areas, valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 6 months of hire and for Mental Health only Crisis Prevention Instruction (CPI) required. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care. Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications and patient preparation. Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients. Skill in reading 12-lead EKG. Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP, directly involved in patient care. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action. Ability to speak and communicate effectively. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. NICU only: Ability to provide family centered developmentally appropriate care of newborns. Ability to handle the emotional stress associated with caring for a critically ill newborn or neonate. Ability to formulate a plan of care and support multidisciplinary collaboration.

RN

Full-time

RN- Ortho/Neuro Operating Room (Midshift , 11am-9pm)

apartment Tucson Medical Center location_onTucson, AZ

A minimum of 1-2 full years of broad based or Ortho focused OR experience required. 11am Start (11am-9pm shift) 10 K Sign on bonus with 2+ years OR experience! Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non-profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our of 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 to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves. Why Join Tucson Medical Center? Benefits 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 Unit Information The Ortho/Neuro Surgery Department is located on the third floor of Tucson Medical Center’s tower. There are 12 operating suites and a 24 bed PACU, staffed 24/7 with call to accommodate surgeries.We provide inpatient and outpatient care to a population that serves infants to geriatrics with all types of ortho & neuro specialties. Summary Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being. Essential Functions Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care. Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation. Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units, and notes patients' condition. Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation. Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern. Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care. Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues. P rovides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques. May manage IV lines, ensure that sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversee patient movement and positioning to ensure that the patient is handled in a medically safe manner. May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with examination competency as defined in the Imaging Services Practice Standards. Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur. Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel. Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program. ( Some positions may require additional training related to specific skill area, such as EP, which requires instructional programs in intra-cardio echocardiogram and electrophysiology, which includes 30 ablation procedures.) EXPERIENCE: One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. (Positions assigned to EP: require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures). LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Some departments such as OR, Ambulatory Surgery, Pediatrics/PICU, PACU, and GI Lab will require advanced life support certification (ACLS and PALS). ( Additional certification may be required for some specialties, such as EP certification from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional or equivalent certification.) For Hospice & Pediatrics areas, valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 6 months of hire and for Mental Health only Crisis Prevention Instruction (CPI) required. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care. Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications and patient preparation. Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients. Skill in reading 12-lead EKG. Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP, directly involved in patient care. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action. Ability to speak and communicate effectively. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.