ICU Nurse
Overview
At Dignity Health's Arizona General Hospital we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Phoenix Arizona. As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. Also you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.
Responsibilities
As our ICU Nurse at Arizona General, you will monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.
You will begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You'll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients MRI or CT, or administering medications.
To thrive in this role, you'll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You'll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.
? Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
? Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
? Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
? Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices)
? Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
? Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
? Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)
Qualifications
Minimum:
? Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
? AZ State RN license or compact state license
? Current American Heart Association ACLS
? Current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider
? Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred:
? BSN
? Two years recent acute care experience
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90,000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $45,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more.
Pay Range
$35.00 - $58.63 /hour
Apply Now
At Dignity Health's Arizona General Hospital we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Phoenix Arizona. As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. Also you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.
Responsibilities
As our ICU Nurse at Arizona General, you will monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.
You will begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You'll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients MRI or CT, or administering medications.
To thrive in this role, you'll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You'll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.
? Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
? Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
? Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
? Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices)
? Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
? Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
? Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)
Qualifications
Minimum:
? Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
? AZ State RN license or compact state license
? Current American Heart Association ACLS
? Current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider
? Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred:
? BSN
? Two years recent acute care experience
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90,000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $45,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more.
Pay Range
$35.00 - $58.63 /hour
Apply Now