Tucson Medical Center
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Location: Tucson, AZ | Salary: $61,340.00-$100,360.00 | Posted 3 weeks ago
Summary
Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills to maintain patient safety and well‑being. Essential Functions
Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with specialists, and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure safe patient care. Write or obtain initial nursing histories, assess patient conditions and develop individual care plans; maintain patient documentation. Receive and review preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; make complete rounds of all units, and note patient condition. Notify physicians of any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation. Work with the interdisciplinary patient care team, implement and reinforce patient instructional needs, offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern. Evaluate outcomes of patient care, consult with specialists as needed, and adjust nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care. Identify and resolve workplace health and safety issues. Provide appropriate, direct patient care utilizing aseptic techniques. Manage IV lines, ensure adherence to sterile techniques, and oversee patient movement and positioning to ensure safe handling. Administer pharmacological vasodilator medications for nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging per Imaging Services Practice Standards. Comply with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, taking corrective action when violations occur. Orient, instruct, and educate assigned personnel. Adhere to and support TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. Adhere to TMC organizational and department‑specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards. Perform 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 areas (e.g., EP requires instructional programs in intra‑cardio echocardiogram and electrophysiology, including 30 ablation procedures). Experience
One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. Positions assigned to EP require two 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; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Certain departments (OR, Ambulatory Surgery, Pediatrics/PICU, PACU, GI Lab) 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of direct patient care, critical care procedures, techniques, tools, and responses needed to ensure optimal patient care. Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation. Skill in communicating clearly and concisely with staff and physicians to ensure 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, 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.
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Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills to maintain patient safety and well‑being. Essential Functions
Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with specialists, and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure safe patient care. Write or obtain initial nursing histories, assess patient conditions and develop individual care plans; maintain patient documentation. Receive and review preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; make complete rounds of all units, and note patient condition. Notify physicians of any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation. Work with the interdisciplinary patient care team, implement and reinforce patient instructional needs, offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern. Evaluate outcomes of patient care, consult with specialists as needed, and adjust nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care. Identify and resolve workplace health and safety issues. Provide appropriate, direct patient care utilizing aseptic techniques. Manage IV lines, ensure adherence to sterile techniques, and oversee patient movement and positioning to ensure safe handling. Administer pharmacological vasodilator medications for nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging per Imaging Services Practice Standards. Comply with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, taking corrective action when violations occur. Orient, instruct, and educate assigned personnel. Adhere to and support TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. Adhere to TMC organizational and department‑specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards. Perform 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 areas (e.g., EP requires instructional programs in intra‑cardio echocardiogram and electrophysiology, including 30 ablation procedures). Experience
One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. Positions assigned to EP require two 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; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Certain departments (OR, Ambulatory Surgery, Pediatrics/PICU, PACU, GI Lab) 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of direct patient care, critical care procedures, techniques, tools, and responses needed to ensure optimal patient care. Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation. Skill in communicating clearly and concisely with staff and physicians to ensure 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, 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.
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