What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse PreOp PACU position at Valleywise Health System?
This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus of $30,000. Terms and conditions apply.
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Executive DON, Ambulatory, an Advanced Clinical Nurse provides professional, skilled, age-specific nursing care for patients in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines. Performs all aspects of patient care, including but not limited to patient assessment, medication administration, identifying nursing problems, and care plans. Provides or delegates care according to Valleywise Health policies, functions as a client advocate and educator, completes and processes all required documentation, indirectly supervises ancillary personnel as directed, and participates in team building and quality improvement activities. The position demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers in a diverse healthcare 30nvironment. In addition, an Advanced Clinical Nurse promotes and demonstrates advancement in professional practice through additional activities such as quality improvement and leadership.
Hourly Pay Rate: $35.52 - $52.39
Qualifications
Education:
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Requires a bachelor’s or higher in Nursing.
Experience:
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Must have at least one (1) year of recent acute care hospital RN experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, or if completed the New Grad RN program at Valleywise Health, must have at least one year of Valleywise Health experience as an RN and be in good standing.
Certification/Licensure:
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Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
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Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
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Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
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In addition, certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice:
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PreOp/PACU (Other than Peoria): Must obtain ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Must obtain ATCN or TNCC within twelve (12) months.
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PreOp/PACU (Peoria): Must obtain ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
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Bilingual is preferred.
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Must have excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
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Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.
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Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Salary : $36 - $52
