RN – Med Surg Telemetry

Northern Arizona Healthcare

. Coordinate care for patients and their families, including direct care, patient and family education, and discharge planning .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeCottonwood • Arizona • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient-centered care, including assessment, individualized care planning, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Maintains compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements while providing high-quality nursing care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Arizona RN LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)NIHSS CertificationPatient Education

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentAseptic TechniquesInfection Prevention StandardsDocumentation of EMR Entries

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Arizona RN LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)NIHSS Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient-Centered CareDischarge PlanningEvidence-Based PracticeRegulatory ComplianceSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate care for patients and their families, including direct care, patient and family education, and discharge planning
Assess patients and gather relevant health information
Identify outcomes and develop and implement individualized plans of care
Assess patient progress and revise diagnoses, outcomes, and care plans as appropriate
Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
Perform aseptic techniques and maintain sterile fields
Maintain infection prevention standards
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals
Assist with procedures and transportation throughout the hospital
Participate in evidence-based practice, research, in-service education, and educational seminars
Mentor and educate colleagues and students
Lead ancillary personnel, serve as a preceptor, and participate actively on the healthcare team
Comply with safety and regulatory standards
Document assessments, interventions, EMR entries, and patient responses accurately and promptly
Report safety-related incidents and monitor the work environment for safety issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree
Active, unrestricted Arizona RN License or valid, participating compact license — Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) — Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — Required
NIHSS — Required within 30 days of hire
RNs hired on or after 7/1/2016 must graduate from a BSN program within 6 years of hire into an RN position
Maintain appropriate clinical competencies for assigned roles
Must comply with state and federal regulations, company policies, hospital policies, and departmental procedures
Must complete mandatory modules and required job-specific training within specified time frames
Must maintain timely and accurate documentation
Call may be required depending on the nursing unit