Registered Nurse (Float) - Ambulatory

Valleywise Health System

$114K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Prefer a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing.
  • At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience as an RN, preferably in outpatient settings.
  • Must be able to float between at least two of the three specified regions in the valley.
  • Current valid AZ RN license or valid compact RN licensure.
  • BLS certification preferred within 3 months; other certifications like ACLS or PALS strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled nursing care to clinic patients in collaboration with physicians.
  • Perform patient assessments and administer medications as per protocols.
  • Identify nursing problems and develop appropriate plans of care.
  • Delegate care and supervise ancillary personnel as directed.
  • Complete and process all required documentation accurately.
  • Participate in team building and quality improvement activities.
  • Act as a client advocate and health educator.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development within a diverse healthcare environment.
Full Job Description
Under the direction of the Clinic Manager, the RN Ambulatory (Float) floats to at least two of the three regions of the valley while providing professional skilled age specific nursing care for the Family Health Clinic 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.

Hourly Pay Rate: $55.00

This is a FLOAT position.

Qualifications

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

Experience:
  • Must have at least one (1) years of clinical nursing experience as an RN preferably in outpatient triage, pediatrics, obstetrical and/or medical surgical nursing that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Must be able to float to any two of the three regions:
    • WEST - Avondale, El Mirage, Maryvale, Glendale, Sunnyslope
    • CENTRAL - McDowell, 7th Ave, South Central, CHC, Sunnyslope
    • EAST - Chandler, Mesa, Guadalupe

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.
  • A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is preferred and will be required within 3 months.
  • ACLS, NRP, PALS, Chemo-certified, triage certification, CCRN and/or RNC certifications are strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Must be able to meet the conditions as stated in the employment agreement.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
  • 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.

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