Position Summary:

This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care. The RN administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice. The RN is responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the RN works collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. In addition, the RN performs a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

New HIGH ACUITY Hospital - Kingman, AZ

Opening October 2009:

Are you looking for a new beginning, an all-new team, fresh ideas and enthusiastic new leaders? Are you ready for a change? We’re opening a state of the art high acuity hospital in Kingman, AZ in mid October 2009. Located in Arizona’s temperate high desert at the foot of the Hualapai Mountains, we offer a great quality of life, panoramic views, and a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors. With the completion of the Hoover Dam bypass, we’ll be just over an hour away from entertainment and world-class shopping in Las Vegas.

Qualifications/Specifications:

* Education: Graduate of a nursing program.

* Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact. BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Successful completion of AHA approved course in ACLS within one year of employment required for all nursing areas except Executive Wellness and OR. ACLS preferred for OR and Executive Wellness nurses who cross train into other nursing areas. PALS or ENPC certification required for Emergency Room nurses within one year of employment.

* Experience: Minimum of one-year adult, acute care with cardiology/cardiovascular nursing preferred.

Go to www.medcathcareers.com to apply to this position.