Plastic & Hand Surgery Nurse Clinician (Travel)

Phoenix Children's Hospital; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse for its Plastic/Hand Surgery clinic. The role will primarily be at the Thomas campus with travel to East Valley and Scottsdale locations.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of surgical nursing experience and can develop detailed surgical care plans, meet with patients to discuss plans, and provide comprehensive follow-up and education. The position is Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM, with no holidays, weekends, or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience with surgeons.
• Ability to develop and create detailed surgical care plans.
• Experience in clinic settings with patient education and follow-up planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments across age and condition, synthesizing data to inform diagnoses and care plans.
• Implement and coordinate care plans per policies and guidelines; provide health education on wellness and disease management.
• Coordinate care transitions with the healthcare team, patients, and families to ensure positive outcomes and prevent complications.
• Advocate for patients and families, assisting with navigation of ambulatory services and community resources; set realistic goals with patients and families.
• Evaluate patient response to care plans, document outcomes, and adjust plans as needed; maintain clear medical records.
• Support safe patient care delivery, monitor quality indicators, and participate in process improvement with leadership.
• Mentor students and new staff, model best practices, and promote a patient-centered care environment.

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse for its Plastic/Hand Surgery clinic. The role will primarily be at the Thomas campus with travel to East Valley and Scottsdale locations.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of surgical nursing experience and can develop detailed surgical care plans, meet with patients to discuss plans, and provide comprehensive follow-up and education. The position is Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM, with no holidays, weekends, or on-call requirements.