RN Endoscopy -TPK

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

HonorHealth is seeking an RN for the Endoscopy department at Thompson Peak Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The RN practices according to the ANA Standards for Professional Nursing and Code of Ethics, applying professional nursing principles and procedures to the patient population served. The role includes gathering and recording medical histories and symptoms, supporting diagnostic testing, operating medical equipment, analyzing results, administering medications and treatments, and supporting patient follow-up and rehabilitation. The RN develops or contributes to individualized plans of care, monitors and documents patient status, consults with physicians and other clinicians, and educates patients and families about illness management, post-treatment care, nutrition, exercise, and medication or therapy use. The RN also provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, delegates appropriately, and supports the development of colleagues and students through precepting and competency development. The RN systematically assesses patients and families, identifies diagnoses and expected outcomes, and develops, implements, evaluates, and revises evidence-based, culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate plans of care. The role involves initiating treatments and emergency measures, documenting and evaluating care and outcomes, applying ethical principles, collaborating with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to professional development and evidence-based improvements in nursing practice. The RN considers safety, effectiveness, and cost while using resources responsibly. The position is based at Thompson Peak Medical Center, 7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, four 8-hour shifts, on the day shift, with call shifts required. A bonus of up to $10,000 is available.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience is listed in the posting.
More than 10 months of experience in a med-surg or acute specialty setting is required.
An associate degree or diploma in nursing is required before starting.
Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire, unless they have at least 5 years of RN experience at the time of hire, including direct patient care or indirect RN roles.
Current Arizona nursing license or compact-state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
BLS certification in training course C is required upon hire, along with unit-specific certification as required by the specialty area's DOP.
Call shifts are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
National certification for the unit-specific patient population.
One year of RN experience is required for float positions.

Responsibilities

Collect and prioritize patient health data in an ongoing, systematic manner, involving the family as appropriate.
Analyze assessment data, identify nursing diagnoses, and develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized plans of care.
Identify patient-specific expected outcomes and develop evidence-based plans that support continuity of care and family-centered practice.
Implement care-plan interventions, including treatments, medications, and emergency or resuscitative measures under applicable orders and policies.
Provide care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs.
Evaluate patient progress and document observations, interventions, monitoring data, and other relevant care information.
Evaluate care-plan quality and effectiveness to maintain and improve patient outcomes and support cost-effective healthcare.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, laws, regulations, and applicable policies; maintain current nursing knowledge.
Integrate ethical principles into practice and enhance knowledge of cultural and diversity needs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, patients, families, and other healthcare providers in patient care.
Contribute to the professional development of peers and other healthcare providers through role modeling, precepting, mentoring, and positive collaboration.
Develop and evaluate evidence-based standards of care and help implement changes to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Participate in and apply evidence-based research to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Use available resources effectively and efficiently while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost.
Teach patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medication and therapy.
Provide direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides and delegate care tasks when appropriate.
Precept new hires and students and assist them in completing competency requirements.
Record patient medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical equipment, administer treatment and medications, and support follow-up and rehabilitation.
Start, maintain, and discontinue intravenous lines for fluids, medication, blood, and blood products as needed.