RN Float Pool Per Diem
5 days ago
Tucson
Description This is a per diem position working in the Float Pool department at Northwest Medical Center. This position may float to all Northwest Healthcare facilities. Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment diagnosis planning implementation and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families. Essential Functions • Coordinates and delivers high-quality patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies protocols and the nursing process., • Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members., • Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education., • Administers prescribed medications monitors for side effects and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice., • Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level., • Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop implement and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs., • Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions such as CPR and code team activities as appropriate., • Advocates for the rights and needs of patients ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery., • Provides patient and family education on medical conditions treatment plans and post-discharge care ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions., • Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections., • Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g. IV pumps monitors ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety., • Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean safe environment for patients and staff., • Participates in audits chart reviews and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements., • Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning delegating and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies., • Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record., • Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations., • Participates in performance improvement initiatives including data collection and process development to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery., • Critical Care RN:, • Administers medications and other treatments as prescribed including intravenous medications and therapies., • Manages complex medical equipment including ventilators monitoring devices and other life-support systems., • Performs procedures such as inserting central lines managing tracheostomies and providing advanced cardiac life support., • Emergency Services RN:, • Rapid Assessment and Triage: Evaluate patients conditions quickly to determine the severity of their injuries or illnesses and prioritize care accordingly., • Conducts emergency procedures such as intubation wound care and suturing., • Implements interventions to stabilize patients including administering medications starting IV lines and providing respiratory support., • OR Services RN:, • Provides comprehensive care to patients before during and after surgery including assessments planning and evaluation of nursing care., • Scrubs in for surgeries assisting the surgical team with instruments and supplies and ensuring a sterile environment., • Monitors patient vital signs administers medications and observes for changes in patient condition., • Cardiac Surgery RN:, • Continuously assesses patients condition including vital signs hemodynamic parameters and ECG readings., • Administers medications and IV drips adjusting dosages based on the patients condition., • Proficient in operating and maintaining advanced life support equipment like ventilators intra-aortic balloon pumps and ECMO., • After cardiac surgeries monitors patients recovery manage chest tubes pacing wires and wound care., • Endoscopy RN:, • Assesses patient needs reviews medical history explains procedures obtains consent and prepares the patient for procedure., • Monitors patient vitals administers medications and assists the physician during procedure., • Provides post-procedure care monitors recovery and educates patients about aftercare instructions., • Ensures the endoscopy room is properly prepared instruments are sterilized and equipment is functioning correctly., • Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Post Partum/Nursery RN:, • Educates patients about pregnancy provides prenatal screenings and prepares patients for labor and delivery., • Assesses and monitors the new mothers physical recovery including vital signs postpartum hemorrhage and potential complications like postpartum depression., • Assists with epidurals and other pain management techniques during labor., • Administers pain medication induces labor and manages other medication needs during labor and delivery., • Assists during labor and delivery monitors fetal well-being administers medications and provides pain relief. Monitors mothers and newborns after delivery assessing their well-being and providing education on postpartum care and breastfeeding., • Assesses and monitors newborn health taking vital signs performing routine assessments and educating parents on newborn care., • Assists with gynecological exams and procedures and provides education on reproductive health contraception and prenatal care., • Educates patients about family planning fertility pregnancy childbirth and postpartum care., • Interprets fetal heart rate patterns and assesses fetal well-being using electronic fetal monitoring., • Oncology RN:, • Administers chemotherapy manages side effects monitors vitals and manages pain., • Explains treatments answers questions and provides information on resources., • Provides emotional and psychological support to patients and their families., • Orthopedics RN:, • Provides specialized care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions injuries and diseases., • Provides care for Orthopedic patients encompassing pre-operative and post-operative care., • Conducts peripheral/vascular assessments., • Treats patients with immobilization devices., • Provides pain management., • Provides patient education., • PACU RN:, • Assesses the patients level of consciousness and responsiveness as they wake up from anesthesia., • Evaluates pain levels and administers pain medications as prescribed., • Observes any side effects of anesthesia such as nausea vomiting shivering or muscle aches., • Monitors for and respond to any post-operative complications., • Administers medications including pain relievers and other post-operative medications as prescribed., • Regulates intravenous (IV) fluids and monitor fluid balance., • Checks and changes dressings on surgical wounds., • Ensures a clear airway and provide oxygen support as needed., • Educates patients and families about post-surgery care potential complications and discharge instructions., • NICU RN:, • Continuously assesses and monitors vital signs (heart rate respiratory rate blood pressure oxygen saturation) and other signs of distress., • Administers prescribed medications intravenous fluids and other treatments including respiratory support and oxygen therapy., • Manages feeding needs including tube breast milk feeding support and ensuring adequate nutrition., • Provides basic care tasks like diaper changes bathing and positioning., • Performs procedures like inserting IV lines administering medications and assisting with intubation or ventilation. Operates and adjusts specialized medical equipment used in the NICU., • Telemetry RN:, • Using telemetry equipment to track heart rhythms (EKG) blood pressure oxygen saturation and other vital signs., • Analyzes telemetry data to identify trends abnormalities and potential problems and reports these findings to physicians., • Provides direct patient care including medication administration wound care and patient education with a focus on cardiac health., • Recognizes and responds to emergencies such as cardiac arrest and implements appropriate interventions., • Dialysis RN:, • Sets up and operates dialysis machines monitors patients before during and after treatment and adjusts treatment parameters as needed., • Takes vital signs monitors signs of complications and responds to changes in patient condition., • Educates patients and families about kidney disease dialysis procedures and the importance of adhering to treatment plans diet and medication., • Inspects and maintains dialysis machines and equipment., • Cath Lab RN:, • Pre-Procedure:, • Reviews medical history assesses patients overall health and prepares them for the procedure., • Intravenous (IV) Line Initiation: Starts and maintains an IV line for medication administration., • Administers medications as prescribed by the physician., • Educates patients and families about the procedure and what to expect., • Verifies that surgical consents have been signed., • During the Procedure:, • Assists the Cardiologist during the catheterization process., • Closely monitors the patients vital signs hemodynamic data and sedation levels., • Ensures proper functioning of equipment and supplies., • Manages potential complications and responding to emergencies., • Post-Procedure:, • Continues to monitor the patients vital signs and overall condition after the procedure., • Administers post-procedure medications as needed., • Performs other duties as assigned., • Maintains regular and reliable attendance., • Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices., • Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively., • Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects., • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care., • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required, • BCLS - Basic Life Support required, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred, • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1