PRN Registered Nurse - Bullhead Access Surgery Center

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) is one of the nation's largest groups of physicians specializing in the care of patients with renal disease. Since 1976, we have enjoyed the trust of patients and the respect of the community throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area and across Arizona. We are a professional medical association consisting of physicians and other vital support staff. We are seeking a PRNRegistered Nurse to join our team. To learn more about us, please visit our website: www.akdhc.com. 

PRN Registered Nurse – AKDHC Bullhead Access Surgery Center

Utilizing your compassionate nature, you will provide pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care to patients per physician’s orders and assist during interventional and surgical operating room procedures. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Prepares patient for medical procedure according to established guidelines.
• Ensures documented informed consent has been received from patient prior to administering sedation.
• Administers medication as needed.
• Administers IV therapy and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures.
• Facilitates patient transfer to EMS and hospital facility.
• Expedites timely and smooth flow of patients through the Access Center.
• Completes patient assessments for potential problems with patency and other indicators of dialysis access.
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records.
• Provides patient education and instructions on home care and documents patient’s understanding.
• Uses equipment standard to the profession, such as cardiac monitors, oxygen administration systems and stethoscopes.
• Performs crash cart maintenance and defibrillator checks.
• Enters pertinent information in computer system designed for statistical analysis, research and patient follow-up.
• Maintains Infection log book.
• Assists with maintaining adequate supply and medication inventory.
• Complies with current OSHA guidelines.
• Maintains patients right to privacy.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance (QA) program.  
• The need currently is for someone on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Compensation is $36-$40/HR, depending on experience

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.
• 2 years acute or critical care experience is preferred in addition to experience with Conscious Sedation.
• Current Arizona Registered Nurse License, current certification in Basic Life Support and current ACLS certification.  

Benefits:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and for our full-time employees, an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.