Job Information
Dignity Health Emergency Services Nurse in Chandler, Arizona
Overview
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Chandler, Arizona , has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities.
For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 100 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 429. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings.
The word “dignity” perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding. Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (https://hospitals.dignityhealth.org/chandlerregional/Pages/default.aspx) .
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Responsibilities
The Emergency Services DEPARTMENT at Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a dynamic environment where you can pursue a highly challenging and rewarding career. We have been in the community addressing emergent needs for more than 50 years and are ready to handle everything from minor emergencies to the most life threatening situations. As part of our team, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance.
As an ER Nurse at CRMC , you’ll be the crucial first point of contact for the people in our community during health emergencies, playing a vital role in their immediate care and recovery.
Every day in emergency nursing brings a unique set of challenges. You’re a multitasker who can react quickly, prioritizing patients based on their medical necessity while providing emergency triage to others. As part of our ER team, you’ll partner with an experienced clinical team to deliver stabilizing care to our patients, performing tasks such as IV starts, foley catheter insertions, or aiding providers with chest tube insertions.
To excel as an ER nurse, you should embody teamwork, professionalism, and critical thinking skills. Your willingness to take on additional projects, such as patient experience initiatives, is highly valued. Above all, your energy and motivation to provide quality care to all of our patients, maintaining their dignity at every step, is what sets you apart.
Responsibilities:
Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge or admit patients.
Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team, adapting care to changes in patient’s condition as needed.
Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs. Document the nursing care plan and changes in the patient's condition.
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:
Active RN license that allows you to practice in AZ
American Heart Association Certifications
Current BLS card.
ACLS card within 9 months of hire.
PALS or ENPC within 12 months of hire.
Preferred:
One (1) year emergency experience.
Pay Range
$32.50 - $58.90 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.