RN Telemetry Days - Tempe
About The Position
The RN provides professional nursing care in the Telemetry Unit, guided by ANA standards and the Code of Ethics. The role includes collecting and analyzing patient health data, identifying diagnoses and expected outcomes, developing and carrying out individualized care plans, administering treatments and medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses, and evaluating care quality and effectiveness. The RN supports patients and families through education about illness, treatment, and home care, and collaborates with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The RN also directs and delegates to nursing aides and licensed practical nurses when appropriate, supports professional development through precepting and mentoring, and contributes to evidence-based improvements in nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience is required for all float positions.
- More than 10 months of experience in a med-surg or acute specialty setting is required.
- Associates degree or diploma in nursing is required before starting.
- Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire, unless they have at least 5 years of Registered Nurse experience at the time of hire; this experience may be in direct patient care or indirect RN roles.
- BLS certification through a training course is required.
- Arizona or compact-state Registered Nurse license is required upon hire.
- Unit-specific certification is required as applicable to the specialty area.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- National certification for the unit-specific patient population.
Responsibilities
- Collect and assess patient health data systematically, prioritizing according to immediate condition and involving the family.
- Analyze assessment data, identify nursing diagnoses, and develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized plans of care.
- Identify expected patient-specific outcomes and develop evidence-based, family-centered 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 the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs of patients and families.
- Evaluate patient progress and document observations, nursing interventions, monitoring data, and other relevant care information.
- Assess the quality and effectiveness of care plans to support positive patient outcomes and cost-effective, high-quality healthcare.
- Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, laws, regulations, and applicable system and department policies; maintain current nursing knowledge.
- Integrate ethical principles into practice and enhance knowledge of cultural and diversity needs.
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
- Contribute to the professional development of peers and other healthcare providers through role modeling, precepting, mentoring, and peer relationships.
- Develop and evaluate evidence-based standards of care and participate in research and practice changes intended to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
- Use resources effectively and efficiently while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost in care delivery.
- Provide direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides and delegate tasks when appropriate.
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 bonus available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
