| 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
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
Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association Preferred: 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 #LI-AR1
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
#LI-AR1 Job: Med/Surg Primary Location: Tucson, Arizona Facility: Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital Job Type: PT2Y 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. | 
