RN Observation

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) practices according to the ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics, applying professional nursing knowledge and procedures to care for the patients served by the Observation Unit. The RN collects and records patient histories and symptoms, performs and analyzes diagnostic tests, operates medical equipment, administers treatments and medications, and supports patient follow-up and rehabilitation. The RN develops or contributes to individualized plans of care, including medication administration, management of intravenous lines, therapies, monitoring, documentation, and consultation 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 licensed practical nurses and nursing aides and delegates care when appropriate, supports the professional development of staff and students, and may precept new hires and students. The RN provides family-centered, developmentally and age-appropriate, culturally relevant care. Responsibilities include assessing patients and determining nursing diagnoses; identifying expected outcomes; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; initiating treatments and emergency measures under applicable orders and policies; documenting care and monitoring data; and evaluating care quality and effectiveness. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team; integrates ethical principles and cultural awareness into practice; and contributes to professional development, evidence-based standards, research, and improvements in nursing practice and patient outcomes. Care planning and delivery take into account safety, effectiveness, and cost-efficient use of resources. The role is based in the Observation Unit at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, on the day shift. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available.

Requirements

Associate degree or diploma in nursing.
Current Arizona nursing license or compact-state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
BLS certification in training course C upon hire.
More than 10 months of med-surg or acute specialty setting experience.
Float positions require one year of RN experience.
Diploma- and ADN-prepared hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire or have at least five years of RN experience, including direct patient care or indirect RN roles, at the time of hire.
Staff with direct responsibility for stroke-patient care must meet the applicable stroke-specific education requirements before starting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
National certification specific to the unit’s patient population.
Unit-specific certification as required by the specialty area DOP.

Responsibilities

Collect and document patient health data systematically, prioritizing according to immediate condition and needs and involving the family.
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 care 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 nursing care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs using a family-centered approach.
Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes and document observations, interventions, monitoring data, and other relevant information.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care plans and nursing practice to maintain and improve patient outcomes.
Administer medications and therapies, manage intravenous lines, operate medical equipment, and monitor patients.
Educate patients and families on illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medications and therapies.
Direct licensed practical nurses and nursing aides and delegate care when appropriate.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Support staff and student learning, precept new hires and students, and contribute to professional development through role-modeling and mentoring.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and evaluate practice against professional standards, laws, regulations, and department policies.
Integrate ethical principles and cultural and diversity needs into nursing practice.
Contribute to evidence-based standards of care, research, and changes intended to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and delivering care and use resources efficiently.