What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Clinical Nurse position at Valleywise Health System?
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Executive DON, Ambulatory, an Advanced Clinical Nurse provides professional, skilled, age-specific nursing care for patients in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines. Performs all aspects of patient care, including but not limited to patient assessment, medication administration, identifying nursing problems, and care plans. Provides or delegates care according to Valleywise Health policies, functions as a client advocate and educator, completes and processes all required documentation, indirectly supervises ancillary personnel as directed, and participates in team building and quality improvement activities. The position demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers in a diverse healthcare environment. In addition, an Advanced Clinical Nurse promotes and demonstrates advancement in professional practice through additional activities such as quality improvement and leadership.
Hourly Pay Rate: $35.52 - $52.39
Qualifications
Education:
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Requires a bachelor’s or higher in Nursing.
Experience:
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Must have at least one (1) year of recent acute care hospital RN experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, or if completed the New Grad RN program at Valleywise Health, must have at least one year of Valleywise Health experience as an RN and be in good standing.
Certification/Licensure:
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Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
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Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
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Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
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In addition, certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice:
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Ambulatory/Specialty Clinics: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
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Angio Suite: Must obtain ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
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Antepartum Testing Center: Must have an Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification upon hire or transfer. Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
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Behavioral Health: Must have a CPI certification and BLS training will be provided upon hire or transfer to Behavioral Health Departments.
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BH Unit 2 Adolescent: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
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Burn Med Surg Adult: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
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Burn Med Surg Peds: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
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Burn Center ICU: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
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Burn Unit Emergency: Must have ACLS and PALS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
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Burn Clinic: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
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Cath Lab: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer.
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Critical Care: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Must obtain TNCC, ATCN, or TCAR within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer. Critical Care Certified Nurse (CCRN) preferred.
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Dialysis: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
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ED-Roosevelt: Must have ACLS and PALS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain ATCN or TNCC within twelve (12) months and ENPC within twelve (12) months. Must obtain National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Pediatric Certified Emergency Nurse (PCEN), or Trauma Certified Emergency Nurse (TCRN) is preferred.
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ED-Maryvale: Must have ACLS and PALS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Pediatric Certified Emergency Nurse (CPEN) is preferred.
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ENDO: Must obtain ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) certification is preferred.
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FQHC Primary Care: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
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L&D: Must have ACLS and NRP upon hire or within three (3) months of hire or transfer if new grad/new to service. If less than 2 years of RN L&D experience, the candidate must complete AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within six (6) months and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring class within 2 years. If greater than two (2) years of RN L&D experience will need AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring upon hire. Advanced Fetal Monitoring must be maintained every two (2) years through an approved course.
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IRP: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Additional certifications may be required to work in specialty areas.
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McDowell Clinic: Must obtain a HIV certification required within thirty (30) months of hire or transfer. Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
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Medical Oncology Ortho: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain a ONS (Chemotherapy Biotherapy Card) within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer.
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NICU: Must have NRP upon hire or within three (3) months of hire or transfer for new grads/new to service.
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Nursing Float Pool: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Additional certifications may be required to work in specialty areas.
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Observation-Roosevelt: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer.
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Oncology Clinic: Must obtain a Chemo Certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
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OR (other than Peoria): CNOR certification is preferred.
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OR (Peoria): Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
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PreOp/PACU (Other than Peoria): Must obtain ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Must obtain ATCN or TNCC within twelve (12) months.
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PreOp/PACU (Peoria): Must obtain ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
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PICU: Must have PALS and NRP upon hire or transfer or within three (3) months if new grad/new to service. Must obtain ATCN, TNCC or PCAR within twelve (12) months. PCAR is preferred.
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Peds Acute: Must have PALS and NRP upon hire or within three (3) months of hire or transfer for new grad/new to service.
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Post Partum: Must have NRP upon hire or within three (3) months of hire or transfer for new grad/new to service.
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Surgical Trauma: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
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Bilingual is preferred.
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Must have excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
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Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.
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Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Salary : $36 - $52
