Nurse Resident (RN) - Med Surge

Lifepoint Health • Fort Mohave, AZ

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About The Position

Valley View Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize
your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not
just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a new employee joining our team,
you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join
us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will
make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention
and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient
journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to
directly impact patient wellbeing. This position is responsible for performing
basic nursing care procedures under the direct supervision of the professional
licensed nursing staff post graduation from nursing school.
Reports to: Director of Assigned Unit FLSA: Non-exempt

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of Nursing Program with a minimum Associate Degree; BSN preferred. Must take boards on first offering. Graduate Nurses may engage in the supervised practice of professional nursing for up to 120 calendar days.
• Licenses: Arizona RN License within 6 months from hire date.
• Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification; American Heart Association ACLS/PALS required within 6 months of employment.
• Requires 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.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care tasks (baths, make beds, feeding, weights and heights, vital signs, etc.) and thoroughly reporting changes or patient concerns to RN.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Participates in performance assessment and improvement activities as required.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, employer paid short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree