Registered Nurse (RN) - AKDHC Phoenix Access Surgery Center

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

AKDHC values our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance subsidized at 70%-100%, depending on the plan the employee selects
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and holidays, including 168 hours to start and more added for each year of employment with AKDHC

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

As an RN. 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.

Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications/Skills:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• Two years of 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,
• Current status with vaccinations related to COVID-19 vaccines and boosters is required.

Registered Nurse (RN) Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares the patient for the medical procedure according to established guidelines.
• Ensures documented informed consent has been received from the 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 facilities.
• 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 the computer system designed for statistical analysis, research, and patient follow-up.
• Maintains Infection Logbook.
• Assists with maintaining adequate supply and medication inventory.
• Complies with current OSHA guidelines.
• Maintains the patient's right to privacy.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance (QA) Program.
• The standard work week for the Access Surgery Centers is 40 hours per week.

Join us and be part of a team that is changing lives every day.

We would love to hear from you if you are ready to significantly impact our patients' lives and further your nursing career! Join our dedicated team and be part of something extraordinary.

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• acute or critical care: 2 years (Preferred)
• conscious sedation.: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Arizona Registered Nurse License (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person