Job Title
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical (Adult & Pediatric)
Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse on a 20-bed Medical-Surgical Unit in Fort Defiance, Arizona. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population, including adult geriatrics and pediatrics. You will manage a variety of medical and surgical conditions, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
The unit maintains excellent staffing ratios, typically 4:1 (max 5:1) for non-COVID patients and 2:1 (max 3:1) for COVID patients, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. This position requires a compassionate and adaptable nurse comfortable caring for both adult and pediatric populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitor patient conditions, document observations accurately, and report changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, therapists, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members to optimize patient care.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with hospital policies.
- Participate in staff meetings and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- May be assigned to assist with Flu Immunization clinics as needed.
- Float to other departments as qualified and needed, performing patient care or task-oriented duties such as answering call lights and phones.
Required Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of three (3) years of recent Medical-Surgical RN experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent Pediatric RN experience.
- Demonstrated comfort and competency in caring for both adult and pediatric patient populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment and care planning for diverse age groups.
- Expertise in medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Adaptability to changing patient needs and unit demands.
- Competency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Shift Details
This is a 16-week contract position, starting September 21, 2026. The primary shift is 12-hour Night Shifts, working 3 days per week (36 hours/week). Candidates must be flexible to work other shifts, including weekends and holidays, as operational needs dictate. Call requirements: Not specified. Weekend rotations are required.
Licensing Requirements
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arizona or a compact state license eligible for Arizona.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).