RN Med/Surg Tele, PT- Network Float Pool

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN works in HonorHealth’s Network Float Pool, floating between three or more locations in various locations across Phoenix, Arizona. This is a part-time, night-shift position listed as 48 hours per pay period, with flexible scheduling. The RN’s practice is guided by the ANA Standards for Professional Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics, and applies professional nursing principles to the care of the patient population served. The RN gathers and records patient histories and symptoms, performs or assists with diagnostic tests, analyzes results, operates medical equipment, administers treatments and medications, and supports follow-up and rehabilitation. The RN establishes or contributes to individualized care plans; administers medications and therapies; manages IV lines; observes and documents patient status; and consults with physicians and other clinicians. The RN educates patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medications and therapies. The RN directs and delegates to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides as appropriate, supports clinical learning, and precepts new staff and students. The role includes systematic assessment and analysis of patient data; developing, implementing, and revising evidence-based, culturally relevant, family-centered plans of care; identifying outcomes; and evaluating patient progress and care quality. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, applies ethical principles, contributes to professional development and evidence-based practice, and uses resources effectively while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost. Education requirements include an associate degree or diploma in nursing. Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire or have at least five years of RN experience at hire. A BSN is preferred. Required qualifications also include more than 10 months of med-surg or acute specialty experience, one year of RN experience for float positions, current Arizona or compact-state RN licensure upon hire (Arizona licensure required within 60 days of hire), and BLS certification upon hire. National certification for the unit-specific patient population is preferred.

Requirements

Associate degree or diploma in nursing required.
Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire or have five or more years of Registered Nurse experience at the time of hire.
More than 10 months of med-surg or acute specialty setting experience required.
One year of RN experience required for all float positions.
Current Arizona nursing license or compact-state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
BLS certification required upon hire.
Two years as an RN in a Med/Surg, Tele setting required, as stated in the posting.
Unit-specific certification as required by the specialty area’s DOP.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient health data systematically, prioritizing according to immediate condition and involving the family.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized, family-centered, developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant plans of care.
Identify patient-specific expected outcomes and create evidence-based plans that support continuity of care.
Implement care-plan interventions, including treatments, medications, and emergency or resuscitative measures in accordance with standing orders, policies, and procedures.
Provide care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs.
Evaluate patient progress and document observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, monitoring data, and other relevant care information.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care plans and nursing practice to promote patient outcomes and cost-effective, high-quality care.
Apply ethical principles and enhance knowledge of cultural and diversity needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare providers in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Support professional development of peers and other healthcare providers through role modeling, precepting, mentoring, and participation in development activities.
Contribute to evidence-based standards of care and use research to identify and implement improvements in nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Use available resources effectively and efficiently while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost.
Record patient medical histories and symptoms; assist with diagnostic testing and analysis; operate medical equipment; administer treatment and medications; and support follow-up and rehabilitation.
Educate patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries, 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 appropriately.
Precept new hires and students and assist them in completing competency requirements.
Float between three or more Network Float Pool locations.