This is a full time position working 12 hour Night shifts as a SWAT / Resource Nurse at Northwest Medical Center. Become a Critical Care Super Hero working in a fast paced team environment where you can grow in your professional nursing career! The Resource Nurse / SWAT Nurse responds to emergency events and evaluates assigned patients, providing life saving medications and interventions, plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during high acuity and special procedures at the bedside in various departments throughout the hospital.
Responds emergently to codes, RRT, STEMI / BAT (stroke response team) and serve as an expert resource to other nurses when faced with emergent or complicated clinical scenarios.
Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Performs a wide variety of tasks. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
Prior acute care experience required
What we offer: Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments.
We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements Education:
Required: Associates or Diploma in nursing program
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing
Experience:
2 or more years experience as a RN in critical care setting
Licenses/Certifications:
Required: Current Arizona RN license or compact state license
American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS and ACLS
Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, seven urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Women's Center, and a large physician group, we offer you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, NMC is a great place to work. 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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