RN Med Surg - New Grads May Apply

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care guided by the ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics. The RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized plans of care, administers treatments and medications, monitors and documents patient progress, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The role also includes educating patients and families about illnesses, injuries, treatment, and home care; directing and delegating work to practical nurses and nursing aides; supporting staff and student development; and contributing to clinical knowledge, positive patient experiences, improved outcomes, and a healthy work environment. Nursing practice is evidence-based and uses a Shared Governance model. The position is on the Medical/Surgical Unit-5E/W-Trauma Care at John C. Lincoln in Phoenix, Arizona, and is designated as a night shift role. Nurses with direct responsibility for stroke patients must know stroke symptoms and warning signs, identification and management protocols and pathways, NIHSS, Stroke Alert activation and protocol, stroke quality indicators, and available patient education materials and community resources. The RN systematically collects and analyzes health data, identifies diagnoses and expected outcomes, and creates, implements, evaluates, and revises family-centered, developmentally and age-appropriate, culturally relevant plans of care. The RN initiates treatments, medications, and emergency or resuscitative measures under applicable standing orders and policies; provides care for patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs; documents care and monitoring; and evaluates care quality and effectiveness. The RN applies ethical principles, considers safety and cost-effective use of resources, collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues, and supports evidence-based improvements in nursing practice and patient outcomes. An associate degree or diploma in nursing is required. Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire or have at least five years of RN experience at the time of hire. A BSN is preferred. Current Arizona or compact-state RN licensure and BLS certification are required upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire. Unit-specific national certification is preferred. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available.

Requirements

Associate degree or diploma in nursing.
Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire or have five or more years of RN experience at time of hire; experience may include 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 upon hire.
For direct responsibility for stroke patients, meet the applicable stroke-specific education requirements before starting.
One year of RN experience is required for float positions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
More than 10 months of experience in a medical-surgical or acute specialty setting.
National certification for the unit-specific patient population.

Responsibilities

Systematically collect and analyze patient health data, involving family and prioritizing according to the patient’s immediate condition and needs.
Determine nursing diagnoses and develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized, evidence-based plans of care with appropriate outcomes.
Initiate and deliver nursing interventions, treatments, medications, and emergency or resuscitative measures in accordance with standing orders, policies, and procedures.
Provide care addressing the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs of patients and families.
Observe and document patient progress, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, and monitoring data; evaluate care plans and quality of care.
Educate patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medications and therapies.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Provide direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides and delegate appropriately.
Precept and mentor new hires and students, support competency development, and contribute to peers’ and other healthcare providers’ professional development.
Evaluate nursing practice against professional standards, statutes, regulations, and department policies; maintain and enhance professional knowledge.
Apply ethical principles, cultural awareness, and diversity considerations in practice.
Use evidence-based research and contribute to standards of care and changes intended to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Use resources effectively and efficiently while considering patient safety, effectiveness, and cost.
For direct stroke care, maintain knowledge of stroke signs, protocols, NIHSS, Stroke Alert procedures, quality indicators, and patient education resources.