Nogales is a great place to live!

Nogales, Arizona is filled with many young adults and people looking to start a family. The median age in the city is about 35 years old. The city has about 25,000 residents which is considered very small. Nogales is a progressive city that has been able to maintain its small town charm, rich traditions, and vibrant culture and borders Nogales Sonora, Mexico.

The cost of living in Nogales is lower than the national average and most cities in the state. And the violent crime rate is 2.0 which is 45% lower than the Arizona and National average.

There are several nearby towns such as Rio Rico, Patagonia, Tubac, and Sahuarita if you are looking for additional rural or suburban living choices. Nogales is 60 miles South of Tucson.

About our Hospital:

Holy Cross Hospital has a welcoming, family-oriented culture and offers personalized training and support for your new role. You’ll love working with our supportive team!

About our Emergency Department:

• A 10 bed general emergency department dedicated to servicing the Nogales, AZ and surrounding communities
• Career development
• Growth opportunities
• Health and Wellness programs
• Company perks including: discount buying programs, stock options, cellphone discounts, gym memberships, travel and so much more.
• Competitive compensation
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates

RN Emergency Room FT Nights Position Summary:
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Assessment - An RN uses a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze data about a patient, the first step in delivering nursing care. Assessment includes not only physiological data, but also psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors as well.

-Initial assessment
-Re-assessment
-Focused assessment based on patient condition, setting and population

Problem Identification - Problem identification is the nurse’s clinical judgment about the patient’s response to actual or potential health conditions or needs.

Planning and Outcomes – Based on the assessment and problem identification, the nurse sets measurable and achievable short- and long-range goals in collaboration with the patient and family. Assessment data, problem identification, and goals are written in the patient’s care plan so that nurses as well as other health professionals caring for the patient have access to it.

-Establishing daily goals with the patient and family
-Formulating a plan of care
-Transition or Discharge planning

Implementation – Nursing care is implemented according to the care plan, so continuity of care for the patient during hospitalization and in preparation for discharge is assured. Care is documented in the patient’s record.

-Ensures patient safety
-Medication administration
-Provision of ordered treatments
-Patient/Family education
-Provision of nursing care
-Documentation in healthcare record

Evaluation – Both the patient’s status and the effectiveness of the nursing care must be continuously evaluated, and the care plan modified as needed.

Care Coordination – Actions initiated by nurses with patients, families, and/or members of their healthcare team to manage and correct the sequence, timing, and/or effectiveness of patient care from admission to discharge.

THE RN EMERGENCY ROOM FT NIGHTS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
License Required: Valid current Arizona Nursing License or compact state license and ability to become Arizona Licensed in 30 days.

The ideal candidate will have 1 years of professional nursing experience, in an acute care setting, in an Emergency, Critical Care, Telemetry RN, or MSO RN role. Must have BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS & CPI (within 90 Days)

EDUCATION
Required: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Continuing education requirements as defined within the CARE program.
Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing

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