PACU- Must obtain ACLS & PALS within 6 months and ATCN or TNCC certification must be obtained within 12 months.Nursing Float Pool- ALCS required upon hire.NICU- NRP required within 6 months of hire or transfer.For SICU area ATCN or TNCC certification must be obtained within 12 months. MICU and SICU - Must obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer.Medical/Surgical - ACLS required upon hire For the 6th Floor staff ONS (Chemotherapy Biotherapy Card) within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer.Medical Imaging- ACLS required and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer.McDowell Clinic- HIV certification required within 30 months.Advanced Fetal Monitoring must be maintained every 2 years through an approved course. If greater than 2 years of RN L&D experience will need to complete AWHONN advanced fetal monitoring within 1 year. If less than 2 years of RN L&D experience the candidate must complete AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring class within 6 months and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring class within 2 years. L&D- ACLS & NRP required within 6 months of hire or transfer.Heme/Oncology Clinic- Chemo Certification required within 6 months.Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) certification preferred. ENDO- ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire or transfer.Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification is preferred. ED- Must obtain ACLS and PALS certification within 6 months and ATCN or TNCC certification must be obtained within 12 months.Cath Lab- Must have ACLS certification at time of hire or transfer.
In addition, an Advance Clinical Nurse promotes and demonstrates advancement in professional practice through additional activities such as quality improvement and leadership.
The position demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers in a diverse healthcare environment. Performs all aspects of patient care, including but not limited to: patient assessment, medication administration identifying nursing problems plans of care 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. 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 the physician and other disciplines. Join us and make a difference in our communities.
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