| Abrazo West Campus (located at 136th Avenue and McDowell Road in Goodyear) is a 188-bed acute care hospital serving the healthcare needs of the residents of the southwest Valley since September 2003. Abrazo West Campus has been recognized for high standards of quality and safe patient care by being named a recipient of the Women�s Choice Award as one of America�s Best Hospitals in Emergency Care. They are also accredited by The Joint Commission and are a Joint Commission-designated Primary Stroke Center and accredited Chest Pain Center. As a state designated Level 1 Trauma Center, Abrazo West Campus serves the critically injured patients in the Western Region of Arizona. Abrazo West Campus continues to enhance service lines which already include comprehensive orthopedics, neurosurgery, plastics, hand, cardiovascular with open-heart surgery, obstetrics, women�s health, wound care with hyperbaric treatment and therapy as well as 24-hour emergency plus trauma care.
RN CARDIAC REHAB JOB 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.
- -Delegation
- -Supervision
- -Prioritization
COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: Demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex patient situations. Practice includes guiding and directing others who provide care. Establishes collaborative relationships within the facility and/or network.
Qualifications:
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
License Required: Valid current Arizona Nursing License or compact state license and ability to become Arizona Licensed in 30 days.
Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association and others as required by individual department
Certification Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or others as required by individual department. National certification in clinical specialty as defined by the CARE program.
EDUCATION:
Required: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Continuing education requirements as defined within the CARE program.
Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Required: Three (3) years as an RN.
Preferred: Three (3) year as an RN in the practice setting within the past 5 years Job: Rehab/Long Term Accute Care/Skilled Primary Location: Goodyear, Arizona Facility: Abrazo West Campus Job Type: Full-time Shift Type: Days
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. |
