Tucson Medical Center
Registered Nurse - Rincon Med Surg
Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Position 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. Some positions may be assigned to critical care areas requiring specialized training.
Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists, 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, 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 to ensure optimal patient care.
Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues.
Provides 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 patient is handled in a medically safe manner.
May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with imaging 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, provides discharge and aftercare planning, and represents psychiatric services to referral sources.
EP-RN Specialist:
Assists physicians with procedures, inserts cardiac catheters, operates EP recording systems, performs catheter manipulation, and supports quality control.
EP Coordinator:
Oversees EP area, coordinates with Cardiac Cath Lab lead for staffing, schedule, training, materials, and recommendations for efficiencies.
Adheres to and supports 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 areas such as EP.
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 may require ACLS and PALS. Additional certification may be required for specialties such as EP (e.g., IHBRE certification). For Hospice & Pediatrics areas, a 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.
Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation.
Skill in communicating clearly and concisely with staff and physicians.
Skill in reading 12‑lead ECG.
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.
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists, 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, 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 to ensure optimal patient care.
Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues.
Provides 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 patient is handled in a medically safe manner.
May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with imaging 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, provides discharge and aftercare planning, and represents psychiatric services to referral sources.
EP-RN Specialist:
Assists physicians with procedures, inserts cardiac catheters, operates EP recording systems, performs catheter manipulation, and supports quality control.
EP Coordinator:
Oversees EP area, coordinates with Cardiac Cath Lab lead for staffing, schedule, training, materials, and recommendations for efficiencies.
Adheres to and supports 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 areas such as EP.
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 may require ACLS and PALS. Additional certification may be required for specialties such as EP (e.g., IHBRE certification). For Hospice & Pediatrics areas, a 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.
Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation.
Skill in communicating clearly and concisely with staff and physicians.
Skill in reading 12‑lead ECG.
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.
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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