RN Interventional Radiology & Cath Lab

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) practices according to ANA professional standards and the Code of Ethics, applying nursing knowledge and principles to the care of the patient population served. The RN assesses patients, records medical histories and symptoms, supports diagnostic testing and interpretation, operates medical equipment, administers treatments and medications, and provides follow-up and rehabilitation support. The RN develops or contributes to individualized care plans, administers therapies, manages intravenous lines, monitors and documents patient status, and consults with physicians and other clinicians. The RN educates patients and families about illnesses or injuries, post-treatment and home care, nutrition, exercise, and medication or therapy self-administration. The RN also directs and delegates to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides as appropriate, precepts new staff and students, and maintains and develops clinical knowledge and skills. The RN delivers evidence-based, family-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally relevant care. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, establishing diagnoses and expected outcomes, implementing and evaluating care plans, documenting care, and promoting safe, effective, and cost-conscious outcomes. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams; applies ethical principles; contributes to professional development and quality improvement; and supports the integration of research into nursing practice. This position is based at Sonoran Crossing Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the day shift. IR or Cath Lab experience is required. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

IR or Cath Lab experience required.
More than 10 months of experience in a medical-surgical or acute specialty setting required.
Associate degree or diploma in nursing required before starting.
Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire, or have at least five years of Registered Nurse experience at the time of hire; this experience may be in direct patient care or indirect RN roles.
Current Arizona nursing license or compact-state licensure required upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
BLS certification in training course C required upon hire, along with unit-specific certification as required by the specialty area's DOP.
One year of RN experience required for float positions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect and prioritize health data systematically, involving the patient’s 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 in accordance with orders, policies, and procedures.
Provide care for patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs using a family-centered approach.
Evaluate patient progress and document observations, interventions, monitoring data, and other relevant care information.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care plans and nursing practice to support patient outcomes and high-quality, cost-effective care.
Apply ethical principles and enhance knowledge of cultural and diversity needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare providers in care delivery.
Support professional development through role modeling, peer relationships, precepting, and mentoring.
Develop and evaluate evidence-based standards of care and contribute to research-informed improvements in nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Use resources effectively and efficiently while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost.
Teach patients and families about conditions, post-treatment and home care, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medications or therapies.
Provide direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides and delegate tasks when appropriate.
Precept new hires and students and support completion of competency requirements.
Maintain and enhance nursing knowledge and clinical skills.