MS/Tele

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of care for patients and their families including direct care, patient and family education, and discharge planning. The Registered Nurse provides leadership for ancillary personnel by being a team leader, serving as a preceptor, and being an active member of the healthcare team. The nurse practices within the ANA Scope of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the standards of his/or her specialty.

Qualifications:

Education:

RNs hired on or after 7/1/2016: Must graduate from a BSN program within 6 years of hire into an RN position.

Existing Staff RNs: RNs hired before 7/1/2016 are not mandated to have a BSN but are encouraged to pursue a BSN degree.

Here are some highlights about Northern Arizona Healthcare:

Largest healthcare system in northern Arizona: NAH is the largest healthcare system in the region serving over 700,000 people in more than 5,000 square miles.

Multiple hospitals and facilities: NAH includes two hospitals Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center as well as outpatient surgical centers, primary care, and specialty physician clinics and more.

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) has a combined capacity of almost 400 beds across its two hospitals Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center:

Flagstaff Medical Center: Has over 270 beds

Verde Valley Medical Center: Has 99 beds

Living in Flagstaff, AZ:

There are many highlights about living in Flagstaff Arizona including its cultural scene, historic sites, and outdoor activities. Flagstaff has a thriving cultural scene with art galleries, theaters, music venues, and annual events. Downtown Flagstaff is a historic and centrally located district with a close-knit community feel and many nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a vibrant institution of over 27,000 students. Flagstaff is surrounded by the Coconino National Forest and is near the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, and Sunset Crater National Monument. In the winter you can ski and snowboard at Arizona Snowbowl the Southwest's oldest ski resort. You'll find fantastic hiking, mountain biking, and skiing just minutes from the city. The beautiful weather makes it easy to be active and healthy in the outdoors. Complementing the beauty of nature is a vibrant art and music scene.