RN Med Surg, Surg Care - New Grads May Apply

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides care guided by the ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics. The RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers medications and treatments, manages IV lines, monitors and documents patient status, consults with physicians and other clinicians, and supports patient recovery and follow-up. The RN educates patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment care, nutrition, exercise, and medication or therapy self-administration. The RN directs and delegates to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides as appropriate, supports staff and student development, and contributes to a healthy work environment and improved patient experience and outcomes. Nursing practice is evidence-based and uses a Shared Governance decision-making model. The role systematically collects and analyzes health data, identifies expected outcomes, plans and delivers family-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally relevant care, and evaluates progress and the quality and effectiveness of care. It applies ethical principles, collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members, contributes to professional development, and uses evidence-based research and standards to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes. Nurses with direct responsibility for stroke patients must know stroke symptoms and warning signs, applicable protocols and pathways, NIHSS, Stroke Alert procedures, stroke quality indicators, and available patient education materials and community resources.

Requirements

Associate degree or diploma in Nursing required.
For diploma and ADN hires, complete a BSN within 60 months of hire or have at least five years of Registered Nurse experience at the time of hire; required.
Arizona or compact-state Registered Nurse licensure required upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification in training course C and unit-specific certification as required by the specialty area's DOP required.
One year of RN experience required for all float positions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
More than 10 months of med-surg or acute specialty setting experience preferred.
National certification for the unit-specific patient population preferred.
New graduates may apply.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient health data, prioritizing assessment according to the patient's condition and involving the family.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized, evidence-based plans of care and expected patient outcomes.
Provide nursing interventions, treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitative measures, and care addressing patients' physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs.
Monitor and document patient observations, interventions, therapeutic measures, and relevant clinical data.
Evaluate patient progress and the quality and effectiveness of care to support high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, laws, regulations, and organizational policies; maintain current nursing knowledge.
Apply ethical principles and enhance knowledge of cultural and diversity needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Support the professional development of peers and other healthcare providers through role modeling, precepting, mentoring, and participation in development activities.
Develop and evaluate evidence-based standards of care and use research to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Use resources effectively and efficiently while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost in care delivery.
Teach patients and families about managing illnesses or injuries, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medications and therapies.
Provide direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides and delegate care appropriately.
For direct stroke-care responsibilities, maintain knowledge of stroke symptoms and warning signs, protocols and pathways, NIHSS, Stroke Alert procedures, quality indicators, and patient education resources.