Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem - Orthopedics
Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being.
(Some positions might be assigned to critical care areas requiring specialized training.
)Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson's only non-profit community owned hospital.
Employees choose to work at TMC because of our values of integrity, community, dedication, and compassion which we show through the exceptional care we provide to our patients and our community.
Our passion for caring for the Tucson community has expanded over the last 75 years to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves.
Why Join Tucson Medical Center? We don't only care for our patients, we care for our TMC family too.
As a member of our family you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of benefits.
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from a leading medical facility (medical, dental, vision, 401K with match) we also provide:
Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team Competitive Pay Career Growth Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Health and Wellness Coaching Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.
00 a Month Unit Information:
The Orthopaedic unit is located on the 4th floor of TMC's tower.
It is a 40-bed post-surgical inpatient unit.
All of the rooms are private rooms with picturesque views.
The majority of the patients we care for have elected to have their surgery:
hip, knee, shoulder, spine, or ankle.
The patients admitted to Ortho post surgically are overall healthy, motivated to recover, and progress rapidly.
Elective hips and knees typically discharge next day, and spines stay with our team two to three days.
We work collaboratively with our Orthopaedic surgeons, hospitalists, case management team, and therapy team to ensure patient safety and satisfaction as well as to enhance the patient experience by placing the patient in the center of our care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION :
Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program.
(Some positions may require additional training related to specific skill area, such as EP, which requires instructional programs in intra-cardio echocardiogram and electrophysiology, which includes 30 ablation procedures.
)
Experience:
One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
(Positions assigned to EP:
require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures).
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION :
Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Some departments such as OR, Ambulatory Surgery, Pediatrics/PICU, PACU, and GI Lab will require advanced life support certification (ACLS and PALS).
(Additional certification may be required for some specialties, such as EP certification from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional or equivalent certification.
)For Hospice & Pediatrics areas, valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 6 months of hire and for Mental Health onlyCrisis Prevention Instruction (CPI) required.
Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Advanced Life Support Basic Life Support Hospice Nursing Pediatric Advanced Life Support Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
(Some positions might be assigned to critical care areas requiring specialized training.
)Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson's only non-profit community owned hospital.
Employees choose to work at TMC because of our values of integrity, community, dedication, and compassion which we show through the exceptional care we provide to our patients and our community.
Our passion for caring for the Tucson community has expanded over the last 75 years to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves.
Why Join Tucson Medical Center? We don't only care for our patients, we care for our TMC family too.
As a member of our family you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of benefits.
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from a leading medical facility (medical, dental, vision, 401K with match) we also provide:
Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team Competitive Pay Career Growth Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Health and Wellness Coaching Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.
00 a Month Unit Information:
The Orthopaedic unit is located on the 4th floor of TMC's tower.
It is a 40-bed post-surgical inpatient unit.
All of the rooms are private rooms with picturesque views.
The majority of the patients we care for have elected to have their surgery:
hip, knee, shoulder, spine, or ankle.
The patients admitted to Ortho post surgically are overall healthy, motivated to recover, and progress rapidly.
Elective hips and knees typically discharge next day, and spines stay with our team two to three days.
We work collaboratively with our Orthopaedic surgeons, hospitalists, case management team, and therapy team to ensure patient safety and satisfaction as well as to enhance the patient experience by placing the patient in the center of our care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION :
Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program.
(Some positions may require additional training related to specific skill area, such as EP, which requires instructional programs in intra-cardio echocardiogram and electrophysiology, which includes 30 ablation procedures.
)
Experience:
One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
(Positions assigned to EP:
require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures).
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION :
Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Some departments such as OR, Ambulatory Surgery, Pediatrics/PICU, PACU, and GI Lab will require advanced life support certification (ACLS and PALS).
(Additional certification may be required for some specialties, such as EP certification from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional or equivalent certification.
)For Hospice & Pediatrics areas, valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 6 months of hire and for Mental Health onlyCrisis Prevention Instruction (CPI) required.
Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Advanced Life Support Basic Life Support Hospice Nursing Pediatric Advanced Life Support Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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