Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical

Under the direction of a Nurse Manager (or Executive DON, Ambulatory), a Clinical Nurse provides professional skilled age specific nursing care for patients in collaboration with the physician and other disciplines. Performs all aspects of patient care, including but not limited to: patient assessment, medication administration; identifying nursing problems; plans of care; provides or delegates care according to Valleywise Health policies; functions as a client advocate and educator; completes and processes all required documentation; indirectly supervises ancillary personnel as directed; and participates in team building and quality improvement activities. The position demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers in a diverse healthcare environment.

Quality Care for Over 140 Years. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available to support you and your family throughout your Valleywise career. 

This is a night shift opportunity. The night shift pay differential will be paid at 18% of the employee's base rate of pay.

Hourly pay rate: $32.84 to $48.44

Qualifications:

Education:

• Prefer a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing.

• Must successfully complete the Valleywise Health New Graduate RN training program or have prior acute nursing experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Experience:

• Previous acute care hospital experience in the area for which he or she is applying for is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license; temporary AZ RN license; or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice. Must also be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.

• Requires BLS. A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is preferred and will be required within 3 months.

• Additional certification or continuing education may be required upon acceptance into the position based on area of practice

  • Medical: ONS (Chemotherapy Biotherapy Card) within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer

  • Surgical: Must obtain ACLS certification within upon hire or transfer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.

• Must have excellent communication, time management and customer service skills.

• Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g. formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.

• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.  Bilingual is preferred.