RN Observation

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Observation position is based at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, in the Observation Unit-1A. The role is guided by the ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics and applies professional nursing principles and procedures to the care of the patient population served. The RN collects and records health information, develops or contributes to individualized plans of care, administers medications and treatments, manages IV lines, monitors and documents patient status, and coordinates care with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. The RN educates patients and families about illness management, post-treatment and home care, nutrition, exercise, and medication or therapy self-administration. The role also includes directing and delegating to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides when appropriate, supporting professional development, and precepting new staff and students. The position requires systematic assessment and analysis of patient data; development, implementation, and evaluation of family-centered, developmentally and age-appropriate, culturally relevant care plans; and documentation and ongoing review of care quality and outcomes. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues; applies ethical and evidence-based practice; contributes to professional development and improvements in nursing standards and practice; and considers safety, effectiveness, and cost when using resources. Day shift. One or more years of experience required. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available.

Requirements

More than 10 months of experience in a medical-surgical or acute specialty setting.
For all float positions, one year of RN experience is required.
Current Arizona nursing license or compact-state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
BLS training course C certification upon hire, plus unit-specific certification as required by the specialty area DOP.
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 Registered Nurse experience, including direct patient care or indirect RN roles, at the time of hire.
Stroke-specific education requirements apply before start for staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients, as specified in the addendum.

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 or needs and involving the family.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized, family-centered, developmentally and age-appropriate, culturally relevant plans of care.
Identify patient-specific expected outcomes and develop evidence-based plans that support continuity of care.
Initiate and provide treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitative measures in accordance with standing orders, policies, and procedures.
Provide nursing care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs.
Monitor patient progress and document observations, interventions, therapeutic measures, multi-system monitoring data, and other relevant care information.
Evaluate care plans and nursing practice for quality, effectiveness, and alignment with professional standards, laws, regulations, and policies.
Apply ethical principles and enhance understanding of cultural and diversity needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Contribute to peers’ and other providers’ professional development through role modeling and participation in preceptor or mentor programs.
Support evidence-based improvements to nursing practice and patient outcomes, including the integration of research into practice.
Use resources effectively and efficiently while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost.
Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical equipment, administer treatment and medications, and assist with follow-up and rehabilitation.
Teach patients and families about managing illness or injury, 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 when appropriate.
Precept new hires and students and help them complete competency requirements.
Continue developing knowledge and skills in nursing management and care of patient problems and conditions.