RN ICU

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) in Phoenix to deliver high-quality patient care within a collaborative healthcare environment. The RN will assist in developing care plans, educating patients on health management, and supporting clinical knowledge advancements, with a focus on stroke management expertise. Join a team dedicated to improving community health and well-being.

Benefits

Robust training and development programs

Diverse benefits portfolio

Opportunities to participate in the Ambassador Movement

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of stroke management and protocols.
• Requires RN licensure in Arizona or a compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health management.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for patient care.

Skills

Patient Education

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Cultural Competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. We offer opportunities to make a difference through our Ambassador Movement, robust training, and development programs. HonorHealth provides a diverse benefits portfolio for full-time and part-time team members to help you and your family live your best lives. Learn more at honorhealth.com/benefits.

HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million in the greater Phoenix area. Our network includes six hospitals, a medical group with primary, specialty, and urgent care, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, and community services. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 providers, and close to 2,000 volunteers, we strive to improve community health and well-being.

Responsibilities

Job Summary
The RN's practice is guided by the ANA Standards for Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics. The RN applies professional nursing principles and practices in caring for patients, including recording medical histories, performing diagnostic tests, operating medical equipment, administering treatments and medications, and supporting patient follow-up and rehabilitation. The RN develops or contributes to care plans, administers medications safely, manages IV lines, educates patients and families, and collaborates with healthcare team members. The RN also supports clinical knowledge advancement, precepts new staff and students, and strives to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes.

All RN staff responsible for stroke patients must have knowledge of:
• Stroke symptoms and warning signs
• Protocols for stroke management
• NIHSS
• Stroke alert procedures
• Stroke quality indicators
• Educational materials and community resources
• Educational requirements
• Stroke Center resources

Essential Functions

• Collect health data systematically, prioritize based on patient needs, and involve families. Develop and revise individualized, evidence-based, family-centered care plans.
• Set expected outcomes tailored to patient conditions and develop care plans that ensure continuity and cultural relevance.
• Implement interventions, including treatments, medications, emergency measures, and family-centered care, utilizing policies and protocols.
• Evaluate patient progress, document care and observations, and ensure quality and effectiveness of care plans to promote high-quality healthcare outcomes.
• Self-evaluate nursing practice against standards and regulations, maintaining current knowledge and quality of practice.
• Apply ethical principles and enhance cultural competence.
• Contribute to professional development of peers and participate in mentoring programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and patients’ families in care delivery.
• Develop and evaluate evidence-based standards of care, participate in research, and support practice improvements.
• Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost-efficiency in patient care using available resources.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
• All Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months or have 10 years of RN experience.
• All staff responsible for stroke patients must complete specific stroke education prior to start.

Experience

• More than 10 months in med-surg or acute specialty setting — Required.
• 1-year RN experience for float positions — Required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — Required.
• RN licensure in Arizona or a compact state — Required.
• National certification for specific patient populations — Preferred.