RN Telemetry

15K SIGN-ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED HIRE WITH 2 YEARS OF DIRECT EXPERIENCE (COMMITMENT REQUIRED)

About Mountain Vista Medical Center

Mountain Vista Medical Center is a 178-bed, state-of-the-art hospital located in east Mesa, Arizona, offering comprehensive health care services, including emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, orthopedics, breast care, maternity care, women’s services, and help for a broad range of medical conditions. The Medical Center is equipped with the most advanced medical technology, in a resort-like setting, with features that include all private rooms, electronic health records, room service, and wireless Internet access.

Position Summary:

• Provides direct and indirect nursing patient care as assigned
• Always represents CARES Standards: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Stewardship
• demonstrates support of the Medical Center's mission, values and vision in all actions and interactions with employees, patients, medical staff, guests and visitors
• Works to make a positive impression on patients, medical staff, guests, visitors and co-workers
• Protects the privacy and dignity of our patients
• Shows concern by anticipating patient needs and adapting to their preferences Teamwork
• Works well with others as a team member
• Recognizes the dignity of each person and shows respect for one another
• Works to resolve concerns and complaints promptly and effectively
• Demonstrates kindness through words and actions
• Maintains a safe and clean hospital environment
• Maintains a clean, neat and professional appearance
• Embraces the change process as an effective tool for personal, professional and organizational growth
• Demonstrates responsiveness to the needs of our patients, coworkers and others
• Informs patients and others about waits, delays and other possible inconveniences
• Communicates in caring and appropriate ways
• Formulates and revises plan of care as indicated by patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness
• Involves patient and patient's family when appropriate
• Perform a head-to-toe assessment and reassessment per policy on all assigned patients
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition
• Demonstrates the use of critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities in coordinating and supervising patient care
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to patient's needs
• Completes documentation which reflects current nursing standards, and which supports policies and procedures
• Manages and operates unit equipment safely and correctly
• Demonstrates knowledge of current patient safety goals and policies
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians and co-workers with procedures
• Applies knowledge of infection control policies and procedures supporting standards of care
• Communicates appropriately with patients, physicians, co-workers, staff and patient families
• Interacts with a high level of professionalism, respect and dignity
• Maintains patient confidentiality Personal Development and Leadership
• Participates in the clinical development of self and others to provide for personal growth, unit clinical competency and unit retention
• Demonstrates leadership ability by assuming responsibility and accountability for assigned unit activities and healthcare system goals
• Participates in the department's continuous quality improvement activities

Relationships:

• Likely interaction with: Patients, physicians, other clinical and non-clinical staff, patient families
• Committee and meeting participation: Unit staff meetings; other participation as appropriate and required

Position Requirements:

• ADN in Nursing
• Licensed RN in the State of Arizona
• BLS / ACLS as required by Department
• Ability to work effectively with computer based charting and other clinical software programs
• Adaptability to change, organizational skills
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English

Preferred Requirements:

• 2-3 Years of acute care nursing experience
• Current ACLS Certified
• Current NIHSS Certification
• Bachelors in Nursing

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities, Women, Disabled, Veterans