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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

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Tenet Healthcare

Phoenix, Arizona

Posted Oct 15 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
ICU
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
Certification
PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALSAfter hire · within six months
Education
Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
Education
BSN
Experience
1 year of acute care experience but will consider new graduate.
Also asks
L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months ofAfter hire · within six months
Also asks
Special
Also asks
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members
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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.

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Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Position renders individualized, age specific and direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating and utilizing independent judgement in directing other healthcare employees for the provision of patient care. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals. Participates in hourly rounding. Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices. May at times be asked to be in charge for a shift(s).

Responsibilities

  • Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural,

safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.

  • Determines nursing diagnosis based upon patient assessment and data

analysis.

  • Sets practical, realistic and appropriate patient population specific outcome

goals. Utilizes patient and family input when appropriate and guides patient in achieving goals.

  • Individualizes the patient’s plan of care based on patient needs and

circumstantial/procedural complexities.

  • Implements nursing and medical orders and assures they are appropriate to the

patient’s current status.

  • Other tasks assigned at the hospital

Qualifications

  • Special

Skills

  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members

required.

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of

above average pressure.

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Must have basic computer skills
  • Minimum Requirements:

*

Education

  • Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
  • L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of

hire. Updated 12/09/09.

  • Level II EQ Only: A minimum of two years of current Level III NICU

experience including neonatal ventilator.

  • License/

Certifications

  • License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. CPR.

ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department

  • ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required upon

orientation completion.

  • ER: PALS or ENPC required or must obtain within ninety days
  • Post-partum, Nursery, L&D: NRP required upon orientation completion.
  • Bariatrics: Certification or specialized training in bariatrics specialty

area of practice.

  • Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or

Ostomy Care.

  • Preferred Requirements:
  • BSN
  • 1 year of acute care experience but will consider new graduate.

Certification in specialty area of practice preferred

  • License/

Certification

  • PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS

preferred.

  • ACLS.

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Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Abrazo Central Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and

critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Abrazo Central Campus has provided hospital care in Central Phoenix since 1963. As a 221- bed acute care and teaching hospital, we offer a complete range of healthcare services including emergency care, family medicine, cardiology and more. Join our team!

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Phoenix, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,582/mo
Household income
$81,332/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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