SEASONAL ED RN - 13 WEEK 

Full Time - Day shift working in the Emergency Room at the NEW Northwest Houghton Hospital

Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse Prefer Bachelors degree in Nursing. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular.

At Houghton Hospital, we come together to serve the community and surrounding areas! Join a strong team and welcoming work environment on our 16 Bed Trauma room Level 3 Trauma Emergency Room. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive company who values their employees' as a team and individuals, encourages work/life balance, and fosters opportunities for professional growth!  

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements                                                                

Education:                

ADN or Diploma in nursing program required.  BSN preferred.                                                    

Experience:                

Two (2) years of experience in specialty area preferred. One (1) year minimum

Skills:                

Interview others; Team facilitation & meeting skills.        

Licenses/Certifications:        

Required:

Current Arizona RN license or compact state license

American Heart Association (AHA)  or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS , ACLS

Northwest Medical Center Houghton is a 44-bed, full-service hospital serving Tucson's east side. With a cath lab, 24/7 emergency care at our emergency department and Northwest Emergency Center at Vail, ICU (medical/surgical and telemetry), full lab and radiology services and four operating rooms supporting a broad array of specialties, Northwest Medical Center Houghton holds plenty of opportunity for applicants. Whether caring for patients at the bedside or supporting the hospital in a non-clinical role, we're excited to build a team who can really make an impact on our community. Northwest Medical Center Houghton is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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