RN ICU, FT Days- Network Float Pool

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) practices according to the ANA Standards for Professional Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics, applying professional nursing principles and procedures to the patients served. This full-time day position is part of the Network Float Pool and requires floating between three or more locations in the Phoenix area. The schedule is 72 hours per pay period, with flexible scheduling. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized, evidence-based plans of care, implements interventions, and evaluates patient outcomes. The position includes administering medications and treatments, managing IV lines, monitoring and documenting patient status, and collaborating with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The RN also provides patient and family education, directs and delegates care to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides when appropriate, and supports staff and student development through precepting and mentoring. The RN is expected to maintain professional standards, use resources effectively, support safe and high-quality care, and contribute to evidence-based improvements in nursing practice and patient outcomes. ICU RN experience is required. A new-hire sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available.

Requirements

At least 2 years of RN experience in an ICU setting.
At least 1 year of RN experience for float positions.
More than 10 months of experience in a medical-surgical or acute specialty setting.
Associate degree or diploma in nursing.
Current Arizona nursing license or compact-state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
Diploma- and ADN-prepared hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire, unless they have at least 5 years of Registered Nurse experience at the time of hire.
Staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients must meet the applicable stroke-specific education requirements before starting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
National certification for the unit-specific patient population.

Responsibilities

Collect and prioritize patient health data, involving the family as appropriate.
Analyze assessment data, determine 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.
Implement care-plan interventions, including treatments, medications, and emergency or resuscitative measures under applicable orders, policies, and procedures.
Provide care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs using a family-centered approach.
Evaluate patient progress and the quality and effectiveness of care plans.
Document observations, interventions, monitoring data, and other relevant patient-care information.
Administer medications and therapies; manage IV lines for fluids, medications, blood, and blood products; and monitor patients.
Educate patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medication and therapy.
Consult and collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare providers in planning and delivering care.
Provide direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides and delegate care when appropriate.
Precept new hires and students, support competency development, and contribute to the professional development of peers and other providers.
Evaluate nursing practice against professional standards, statutes, regulations, and departmental policies; integrate ethical principles and cultural awareness into practice.
Contribute to evidence-based research and improvements in nursing practice, standards of care, and patient outcomes.
Use resources effectively and efficiently while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost in patient care.
Float between three or more Network Float Pool locations.