Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Valley View Medical Center is a state-of-the-art hospital, licensed with 52 medical/surgical beds, 16 emergency department beds, 12 acute rehabilitation beds, 12 intensive care beds, 6 major operating rooms and 2 endoscopy suites plus a modern cardiac catheterization and 8 delivery & post-partum unit with all private bed hospital in the area.Where We Are:The Tri-State area has sunshine almost every day of the year. The beautiful clear skies, breathtaking sunsets on mountains to the east and west of us, and a mixture of the Great Outdoors along Arizona’s West Coast (the Colorado River) plus bountiful indoor activities provide something to do for everyone of any age.Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
And much more…
Position Summary:The Surgery Registered Nurse promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients requiring an invasive procedure based upon age specific and cultural needs. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.Documents patient care given.Monitors, patient vital signs and condition during the intraoperative phase. Communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, surgeon, anesthesia, and family.Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.Monitors the sterile field and surgical environment to prevent infectionFollows Universal Protocol protocol and participates in time out as part of patient safety initiatives.To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.Minimum EducationGraduate of an accredited professional nursing programBSN preferredRequired SkillsCertifications:x Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association X REQUIREDx Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association within 6 months from hireCNOR preferred
Competency/Training:X NIH stroke scale assigned and completed within 90 days of hireX EKG exam at time of hireRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Licenses[Arizona, United States] Registered Nurse
Valid registered nurse license in State of ArizonaorValid multistate license from a recognized compact state acceptable to ArizonaJob: Nursing Organization: Valley View Medical Center Title: RN, Surgery - FT Days Location: Arizona-Ft. Mohave Requisition ID: 7451-3411
