Kingman Regional Medical Center
Location
Kingman, Arizona
The Registered Nurse provides evidence-based nursing care to patients in the PACU, utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, and implement care plans. They coordinate patient care and nursing personnel while ensuring compliance with safety standards and hospital regulations.
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma and possess a current Arizona or compact state RN license. Additionally, they require one year of acute care or med-surg experience and must obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 90 days of hire.
Registered Nurse Position Code: RN-_______ Department: Nursing Safety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No Reports to: Unit Director Exempt Status: ☐ Yes ☒ No Position Purpose: All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Works under the direction of the physician and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide nursing care to patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations. Utilizes the nursing process to make continuing assessments of the patient’s total health needs; implements nursing interventions based on assessment data; develops and implements the nursing plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response. Strives to provide excellent patient care with compassion, tact, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility in scheduling, calmness in emergency, and ability to work well with team members, receiving and applying feedback from peers and superiors. Assists with orientation of new staff to the unit as requested. All care is provided with kindness and compassion. Key Responsibilities Quality of Care and Nursing Process The nurse provides evidence-based care to prevent the development of a Healthcare Acquired Condition and hospital readmissions. The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials.
The patient’s nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs and patient care standards, and is consistent with the therapies of other disciplines. Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs. Nursing care is based on standards of patient care.
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate of a Nursing Diploma program. Certification/Licensure: Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Unit Specific Requirements: Medical Surgical Units: Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire.
PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 6 months of hire Intensive Care Unit/ Progressive Care
ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Women’s Services: NRP certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer ACLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 3 months of hire/transfer S.T.A.B.L.E. required within 6 months of hire/transfer AWHONN Fetal Monitor Course: Basic course to be completed within 6 months of hire/transfer Intermediate course to be completed within 12 months of hire/transfer Emergency Department: ACLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 3 months of hire Emergency Severity Index (ESI) training required within 6 months of hire TNCC required within 24 months of hire Hemodialysis: ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic ECG within 3 months of hire Clinical Decision
Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire ECHO: ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic ECG competency within 30 days of hire. Surgical Services/Circulator ACLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days of hire Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Minimum five (5) years of experience for incumbent hired into a full-time shift working a weekend, evening, or night shift Minimum one (1) year of experience in one or more of the following: Endo, Ortho, General, Urology, Robotics, Pulmonary or GYN, if hired into a seasonal position. Incumbents hired into a full-time shift for weekends or evenings will not have to take call Surgical Services/PACU/Outpatient: ACLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days of hire. Minimum one year of experience in an acute care or med surg setting Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Minimum five (5) years of experience for incumbent hired into a full-time shift working a weekend, evening, or night shift Incumbent hired into a full-time shift and scheduled a weekend or evening shift will not have to take call Cath Lab: ACLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire ECG competency upon hire Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse Cardiology: Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Clinical Lead: Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross, TNCC, De-escalation techniques, NRP, Basic EKG, and ESI, as required, per RN position description for assigned area(s). Preferences Education: Bachelor’s in nursing Experience: Experience working in respective clinical area is desired Unit Specific Preferences: Medical Surgical Units: Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse encouraged ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred Pediatrics: One-year acute pediatric experience Certified Pediatric Nurse encouraged Intensive Care Unit/Cardiovascular Intensive Care
Certified Critical Care Nurse encouraged Cardiac Medicine Certified and/or Cardiac Surgery Certification encouraged for CVICU One-year PCU experience preferred Progressive Care
Two years acute care experience Progressive Care Certified Nurse encouraged Women’s Services: Two years of recent labor, delivery, post-partum, and newborn experience Inpatient Obstetrical Nursing Certification encouraged Lactation Nursing Certification encouraged Emergency Department: One-year Acute Med/Surg nursing CCRN or CEN encouraged Acute Rehab: One year Rehabilitation experience Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse encouraged FIMS certification Hemodialysis: One year of Hemodialysis experience preferred or one year of Critical Care experience Certified Dialysis Nurse encouraged Clinical Decision
ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross ECHO: Two years acute care experience Surgical Services/Circulator: CNOR encouraged Surgical Services/PACU/Outpatient: CPAN and CAPA encouraged Cath Lab: One-year CCU, ICU or ED experience preferred Special Position Requirements Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals Work Requirements Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills. Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc. Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs. Able to care for patients with infectious diseases. Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours day. Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the essential job duties this position will perform. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Print Employee Name Employee Signature Date Position Description Created / Revised: 02/25/25; 04/17/2025; 9/25/25; 2/18/26; 3/11/26 #ZR
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