Hiring Registered Nurse for Med -Surg Unit (MSU) in Fort Defiance,AZ

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
  


• Typical schedule alternates between 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next
  


• Up to 1 on-call shift per week
  


• Must be flexible to work days, weekends, and holidays as needed
  


• Holiday coverage is required
  


• Maximum of 2 shift call-offs during the assignment
  


• RTO for Thanksgiving and Christmas will not be accepted
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult and pediatric medical-surgical patients.
  


• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in condition.
  


• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and accurately.
  


• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
  


• Monitor vital signs, laboratory results, and patient responses to treatment.
  


• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EMR.
  


• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  


• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
  


• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive patient-care environment.
  


• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and clinical emergencies.
  


• Follow established infection-control, safety, and quality standards.
  


• Participate in on-call coverage as required.
  


• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  


• Minimum 3 years of recent nursing experience required.
  


• Medical-Surgical experience required.
  


• Experience with both adult and pediatric patients preferred.
  


• BLS/BCLS certification required.
  


• ACLS certification required.
  


• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
  


• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  


• Must be flexible with scheduling, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities.