RN, Med/Surg - FT Days

LifePoint Health - Fort Mohave, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Mohave, AZ

Hospitals

About the position

The RN, Med/Surg position at Valley View Medical Center involves providing direct patient care using the nursing process, ensuring quality and safety in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. The role includes monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and assisting with daily living activities, all while advocating for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care given and monitors patient conditions.
• Communicates patient conditions to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene and nutrition.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care and support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patients and provides appropriate education.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Assures quality of care by measuring health outcomes against patient care goals.
• Coordinates the delivery of patient care for the Med-surge unit.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Graduate of a credited nursing program.
• Valid Arizona nursing license or valid multistate license from a recognized compact state acceptable to Arizona.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• NIH Stroke scale completed within 90 days of hire.
• EKG exam at time of hire.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits for full-time employees.
• 401K benefits for full-time employees.
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program for mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants.
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities.