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**Job Summary and Responsibilities** Assess patient/family health problems and resources, taking a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care. Provides professional nursing care and interventions to acutely ill adult patient populations. + 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 accountability for own ethical behavior, and supports ethical practice by addressing and/or escalating issues. + Serves as an advocate for patients needs by demonstrating holistic care practices. + Critical Thinking -- Measurement Method 1 - Leadership Observation/Verbal 2 - Skills/Simulation Lab/Demo 3 - Module/Exam 4 - Peer/Preceptor Evaluation 5 - Client Feedback 6 - Chart Review + 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. + Utilizes SBAR format tool to notify physicians, and other providers of clinical findings, performs nurse-to-nurse report at the bedside. + Recognizes limits of scope of practice, seeks multidisciplinary collaboration, utilizes appropriate resources, and follows chain of command. + Partners with others to affect change and generate outcomes through knowledge of the patient or situation. + Delegation -- Measurement Method 1 - Leadership Observation/Verbal 2 - Skills/Simulation Lab/Demo 3 - Module/Exam 4 - Peer/Preceptor Evaluation 5 - Client Feedback 6 - Chart ReviewDelegates tasks based on the needs of the patient, potential for harm, patient stability, task complexity, and outcome predictability within the scope of skill set and practice. + Participates as a team member by utilizing team skills effectively on a daily basis. **Job Requirements** **Minimum:** + One year medical/surgical intensive care experience. + AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State. + ADN, Diploma, BSN, or Foreign Equivalent.. + Current American Heart Association BLS card. + ACLS certification within six months of hire. + Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. + Basic computer skills. **Preferred:** + Strong cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pump skills. + One year medical/surgical intensive care experience. + Professional certification in area of specialty. + CCRN This position will be on call on Monday nights during the week off on Tuesdays and also be required to cover call one weekend (Friday night Saturday and Sunday) every third weekend. **Where You'll Work** Located in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Gilbert, the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, is a 198-bed, not-for profit hospital with more than 1,300 team members and almost 900 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. In 2014, Phoenix Children's Hospital launched a 22-bed pediatric unit inside the hospital. Mercy Gilbert opened in 2006 and has been a vital part of the growing community. Today it is the fifth largest employer in Gilbert. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, Mercy Gilbert provided more than $24 million in community benefit. As a result of Dignity Health's mission to deliver health care and partner with the community, more than 42,000 people in the East Valley were reached through community health services. For more information visit: **Pay Range** $35.00 - $58.63 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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