RN - Pediatric Acute

Job Description

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

* Sign On Bonus $15,000
** Subsidized Housing Options
*** Starting Hourly rate: $31 to $48

POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Nurse performs a variety of nursing care procedures requiring professional knowledge and consideration for specific patient conditions and treatments, and ability to work independently in completing assignments. Guidelines include physicians orders, standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, hospital policies. Nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families.

LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE:
Live and work on the beautiful Navajo Reservation, near national parks and forests, canyon country, ski area a day trip away
The unique community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment and a rewarding career in an underserved area
Easy drive to Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Snowbowl ski area, Las Vegas
Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, skiing
Excellent work/life balance
Very close, collaborative professional staff

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associates or Bachelors Degree in Nursing
A valid, current, full and unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States

Experience:
Superior performance during clinical experiences as a part of an accredited school/college of nursing as evidenced by references from clinical instructors

Other Skills and Abilities:
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
Positive working relationships with others
Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
Knowledge of normal growth, development and life cycle changes. This also includes knowledge of the physical, psychosocial and behavioral characteristics of the group for which care is provided.
Knowledge of disease entities in order to recognize complications and therapeutic interventions required.
Knowledge of assessment practices related to pain management and various treatment modalities of pain relief.
Knowledge of pharmaceuticals in order to recognize the desired effects, side effects and complications on their use, with emphasis on vasopressors and emergency medications titration of these medications.
Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
Possesses and employs an ability to communicate with patients and families during time of emotional and physical stress
Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Complete Patient Sitter Competency Training (upon hire)

CONTACT: Byron.Bizardi@tchealth.org or call/text (928) 255-9051
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