Registered Nurse MedSurg

Phoenix Arizona Where the Desert Meets Opportunity

The Community Phoenix AZ
Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the United States and the vibrant capital of Arizona. Known for its year-round sunshine stunning Sonoran Desert landscapes and thriving cultural scene Phoenix offers an exceptional quality of life. From world-class dining and professional sports to the iconic Camelback Mountain South Mountain Park and the Desert Botanical Garden there is always something to explore. The Phoenix metropolitan area is home to over 4.8 million residents and boasts a dynamic economy outstanding outdoor recreation and easy access to destinations like Sedona the Grand Canyon and Rocky Point Mexico.

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Airport Information: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located just minutes from downtown Phoenix and the medical center providing convenient national and international travel access with nonstop flights to over 100 domestic and international destinations.

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About the Facility Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC)
The Phoenix Indian Medical Center is a 127-bed Indian Health Service hospital located in central Phoenix Arizona. PIMC is one of the largest IHS facilities in the country serving over 150000 American Indian and Alaska Native patients from more than 45 tribes across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding communities. PIMC provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services including:

• Emergency Medicine
• Intensive Care Unit
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Behavioral Health
• OB/GYN & Womens Health
• Pediatrics
• Ambulance/EMS
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Radiology
• Dental
• Optometry
• Outpatient Primary Care
• Public Health

Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)
As a Med/Surg RN at PIMC you will provide direct nursing care on the Medical-Surgical unit including:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications IV therapy and treatments per physician orders.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs conditions and responses to treatment.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses medications and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with physicians specialists and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Ensure compliance with IHS policies infection control and patient safety standards.
• Respond to emergencies and rapid response situations on the unit.
• Manage wound care drains ostomies and other post-surgical needs.
• Serve a diverse Native American patient population from more than 45 tribes.

Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) REQUIREMENTS

• Active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state (IHS facility Arizona license not required).
• Minimum two (2) years of Med/Surg nursing experience.
• ASN or BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS certification (required); ACLS certification (preferred).
• Two (2) professional references from current or previous supervisors.
• Certificate of Immunization.

Schedule

• Full-time Contract
• 12-hour shifts
• Rotating days and nights
• Overtime and weekends as needed