Northern Arizona Healthcare
RN Pre-Anesthesia Testing - Flagstaff Medical Center
Northern Arizona Healthcare, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86004
RN Pre-Anesthesia Testing - Flagstaff Medical Center
Ensure the achievement of Northern Arizona Healthcare’s mission, the Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of care for patients and their families including direct care, patient and family education, and discharge planning. When providing care, Registered Nurses follow the process of assessing, nursing diagnosing, outcome identification, planning, implementing, and evaluating as the basis for the delivery of care. The Registered Nurse provides leadership for ancillary personnel by being a team leader, serving as a preceptor, and being an active member of the healthcare team. The nurse practices within the ANA Scope of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the standards of his or her specialty.
Responsibilities
Assesses the needs and conditions of assigned patients by gathering relevant patient health information.
Identifies outcomes, develops a plan of care individualized to the patient and/or situation, and implements the identified plan appropriate for the attainment of the expected outcomes.
Assesses patient’s progress toward the attainment of outcomes and effectively revises or updates diagnoses, outcomes, and plans of care as appropriate.
Contributes to patient experience by providing safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care and by respecting patients’ privacy, treating all patients, family members, guests, and other associates with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Evaluates patient conditions frequently and adapts plan of care appropriately.
Performs aseptic techniques by maintaining a sterile field while using principles of disinfection, sterilization, and infection control.
Maintains infection prevention standards.
Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals.
Assists as necessary with procedures and transportation throughout the hospital per hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Education
Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidence‑based practice and research.
Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.
Works collaboratively with peers and other health care providers, and participates in ongoing in‑service and educational seminars.
Participates in the mentoring and education of colleagues and students.
Compliance & Safety
Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures, practicing in a safe, high‑quality and cost‑effective manner.
Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee’s area of responsibility.
If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up‑to‑date and valid prior to expiration dates.
Completes all company mandatory modules and required job‑specific training within the specified timeframe.
Maintains timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, EMR entries, and patient responses.
Responsible for reporting any safety‑related incident in a timely manner through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety‑related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors the work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work safely.
Qualifications Education:
RNs hired on or after 7/1/2016: Must graduate from a BSN program within 6 years of hire into an RN position.
Existing staff RNs: RNs hired before 7/1/2016 are not mandated to have a BSN, but are encouraged to pursue a BSN degree.
Certification and Licensure:
Active, unrestricted, Arizona RN License or valid, participating compact license – Required.
BLS – Required.
Experience:
2 Years of bedside nursing experience – Required.
2 Years of surgical experience – Preferred.
Job Details:
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Health Care Provider.
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
Location: Flagstaff, AZ.
Hourly rate: $36 to $57 per hour.
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Responsibilities
Assesses the needs and conditions of assigned patients by gathering relevant patient health information.
Identifies outcomes, develops a plan of care individualized to the patient and/or situation, and implements the identified plan appropriate for the attainment of the expected outcomes.
Assesses patient’s progress toward the attainment of outcomes and effectively revises or updates diagnoses, outcomes, and plans of care as appropriate.
Contributes to patient experience by providing safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care and by respecting patients’ privacy, treating all patients, family members, guests, and other associates with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Evaluates patient conditions frequently and adapts plan of care appropriately.
Performs aseptic techniques by maintaining a sterile field while using principles of disinfection, sterilization, and infection control.
Maintains infection prevention standards.
Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals.
Assists as necessary with procedures and transportation throughout the hospital per hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Education
Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidence‑based practice and research.
Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.
Works collaboratively with peers and other health care providers, and participates in ongoing in‑service and educational seminars.
Participates in the mentoring and education of colleagues and students.
Compliance & Safety
Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures, practicing in a safe, high‑quality and cost‑effective manner.
Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee’s area of responsibility.
If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up‑to‑date and valid prior to expiration dates.
Completes all company mandatory modules and required job‑specific training within the specified timeframe.
Maintains timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, EMR entries, and patient responses.
Responsible for reporting any safety‑related incident in a timely manner through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety‑related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors the work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work safely.
Qualifications Education:
RNs hired on or after 7/1/2016: Must graduate from a BSN program within 6 years of hire into an RN position.
Existing staff RNs: RNs hired before 7/1/2016 are not mandated to have a BSN, but are encouraged to pursue a BSN degree.
Certification and Licensure:
Active, unrestricted, Arizona RN License or valid, participating compact license – Required.
BLS – Required.
Experience:
2 Years of bedside nursing experience – Required.
2 Years of surgical experience – Preferred.
Job Details:
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Health Care Provider.
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
Location: Flagstaff, AZ.
Hourly rate: $36 to $57 per hour.
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