This is a Department of Nursing Service position that provides delivery of patient care with the knowledge of a Registered Nurse.  Must demonstrate the clinical ability to work as Primary RN on the Unit to which assigned. Must be able to coordinate the delivery of patient care on the Unit; completes required documentation; participates in patient/family teaching and discharge planning, effectively utilizing the Nursing Process.  Provides leadership by working cooperatively and effectively with physicians, ancillary staff and other administrative and support personnel in maintaining the standards of professional nursing practice in the multidisciplinary clinical setting.  Provides the basic leadership required of a Registered Nurse for subordinate staff on the Unit.  Maintains quality delivery of patient care by completing patient assignments in compliance with the Nursing Process, the Arizona Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission and State regulations and established Hospital Policies and Procedures. Strives daily to give all customers very good care. 

Qualifications
 
Must possess a valid Arizona RN license. Must have BLS/CPR. ACLS required within 6 months of hire. Requires basic EKG and Telemetry within 6 months of hire. Minimum 2 years Med Surg and Telemetry experience required.