RN Telemetry Nights
About The Position
HonorHealth is seeking an RN for the Telemetry Unit at Tempe Medical Center in Tempe, Arizona. The RN practices according to the ANA Standards for Professional Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics, applying nursing principles and procedures to the patient population served. The RN collects and records medical histories and symptoms, assists with diagnostic testing and interpretation of results, operates medical equipment, administers treatments and medications, and supports follow-up and rehabilitation. The RN establishes or contributes to patient care plans, monitors and documents patient status, and consults with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. The RN educates patients and families about illness and injury management, post-treatment and home care, nutrition, exercise, and medication or therapy self-administration. The RN provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, delegates when appropriate, and supports the development of staff and students through precepting and competency support. The position involves assessing patients and families, identifying diagnoses and expected outcomes, and developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising individualized, evidence-based care plans. The RN delivers care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, and sociocultural needs; initiates treatments and emergency measures in accordance with orders and policies; documents care and monitoring; evaluates care quality and outcomes; and collaborates with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team. The RN also maintains professional competence, applies ethical principles, contributes to professional development, and supports evidence-based improvements in nursing practice. This is a night-shift role with a listed schedule of 1900–0730, three 12-hour shifts. An incentive 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.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- More than 10 months of med-surg or acute specialty setting experience.
- For diploma and ADN hires: complete a BSN within 60 months of hire, or have at least 5 years of Registered Nurse experience at the time of hire.
- For float positions: 1 year of RN experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Two years of experience.
- National certification for the unit-specific patient population.
Responsibilities
- Collect and assess patient health data systematically, prioritizing according to immediate condition or needs and involving the family.
- Analyze assessment data, identify nursing diagnoses, and develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized patient care plans.
- Identify patient-specific expected outcomes and provide evidence-based, family-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally relevant care.
- Initiate treatments, medications, and emergency or resuscitative measures in accordance with standing orders, policies, and procedures.
- Provide nursing care that meets patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs.
- 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 promote patient outcomes and high-quality, cost-effective care.
- Educate patients and families on illness or injury management, 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 appropriately.
- Precept new hires and students, support competency development, and contribute to the professional development of peers and other healthcare providers.
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
- Apply ethical principles, maintain professional knowledge, and participate in evidence-based research and improvements to nursing practice.
- Use resources effectively and efficiently while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost in patient care.
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
