RN Telemetry Nights

HonorHealth•Tempe, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) practices according to the ANA Standards for Professional Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics, applying professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures to the patient population served. The RN assesses patients, records medical histories and symptoms, assists with diagnostic testing and interpretation of results, operates medical equipment, administers medications and treatments, and supports follow-up and rehabilitation. The RN establishes or contributes to individualized plans of care, monitors and documents patient status, and consults with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. The RN also educates patients and families about illnesses or injuries, post-treatment and home care, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medications and therapies. The RN provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides and delegates as appropriate, while supporting the development of colleagues, new hires, and students through precepting and competency development. The role involves collecting and analyzing health data; identifying nursing diagnoses and individualized expected outcomes; planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based, family-centered care; and revising care plans as needed. The RN initiates treatments, medications, and emergency or resuscitative measures in accordance with standing orders and policies. The RN documents care and monitoring data, evaluates the effectiveness and quality of care, applies ethical principles, considers cultural and diversity needs, and collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. The position also contributes to professional development, evidence-based practice, improvements in nursing standards and patient outcomes, and effective use of resources. This position is in the Telemetry Unit on the second floor at Tempe Medical Center in Tempe, Arizona. The schedule is nights, 1900–0730, three 12-hour shifts. A bonus of up to $10,000 is available.

Requirements

Associates degree or diploma in nursing; required prior to start.
Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire or have at least five years of Registered Nurse experience at the time of hire.
More than 10 months of experience in a medical-surgical or acute specialty setting.
Current Arizona nursing license or compact-state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Basic Life Support certification in training course C, plus unit-specific certification as required by the specialty area DOP, upon hire.
Staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients must meet the stroke-specific education requirements referenced in the addendum prior to start.
One year of RN experience is required for all float positions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Two years of experience (preferred in the posting header).
National certification for the unit-specific patient population.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient health data, prioritizing assessment according to patient needs and involving family as appropriate.
Identify nursing diagnoses and individualized expected outcomes, and develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care plans.
Initiate treatments, medications, and emergency or resuscitative measures in accordance with standing orders, policies, and procedures.
Provide nursing care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and cultural needs using a family-centered approach.
Monitor patient progress and document observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, and relevant monitoring data.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care plans and nursing practice to support high-quality, cost-effective patient outcomes.
Apply ethical principles and maintain knowledge of professional standards, regulations, policies, culture, and diversity needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members in planning and delivering care.
Provide direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, delegating tasks when appropriate.
Precept new hires and students, support competency development, and contribute to peers’ and other providers’ professional development.
Use evidence-based research and practice to develop or improve standards of care, nursing practice, and patient outcomes.
Use resources effectively and efficiently while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost.