Overview

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Arizona General Hospital Mesa is a 50 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Mesa, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Telemetry provides direct patient care in a hospital setting, primarily focusing on monitoring and managing patients with heart-related conditions. This role involves assessing, monitoring, and interpreting cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment, responding to critical changes in patient status, and collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans. The RN is responsible for administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, and providing education and emotional support to patients and their families. Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential in ensuring patient safety and quality care in this fast-paced environment.

• Provides comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes for the patient.

• Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient.

• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in patients condition (i.e. Lab, vitals, signs and test values) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.

• Recognizes limits of scope of practice, seeks multidisciplinary collaboration, utilizes appropriate resources, and follows chain of command.

• Documents the nursing care plan and incorporates the nursing process following the standard of care for patient care area.

• Connects with and establish relationships with the patient and their family/caregivers using therapeutic communication skills.

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• AZ State RN License or Compact State License

• Current American Heart Association ACLS

• Current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider

• Basic computer skills

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred:

• BSN

• One year recent acute care experience

Pay Range

$35.00 - $58.63 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.