RN Med Surg tele oncology

HonorHealth; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Telemetry Unit-4E/W-Cardiac Oncology in Phoenix, AZ. The Day shift RN provides expert care, monitors patients on telemetry, administers medications and IV therapy, and collaborates with physicians, families, and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes adherence to ANA standards, ongoing education, and development of care plans. A strong nursing background in med-surg or acute care with AZ licensure is required; a BSN is

Qualifications

• RN with Arizona license or eligible for licensure.
• BSN preferred; ADN or diploma with plan to obtain BSN within 60 months.
• BLS certification required; national certification preferred.
• Experience: 10+ months med-surg or acute specialty; Float positions require 1 year RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide RN care per ANA standards and code of ethics.
• Assess patients, administer medications and IV therapy per orders.
• Develop and update patient care plans with family involvement.
• Educate patients and families on post-care and home care.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Patient assessment

BLS/ACLS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

ADN or Diploma with BSN within 60 months

Job description

Location & Department

Primary City/State:John C Lincoln - 250 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020Category:Skilled NursingShift:DayDepartment:Telemetry Unit-4E/W-Cardiac Oncology

Key Details

1+ Year's Experience Required Sign On Bonus available up to 10kGreat care starts with great people. (Like you.)At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARYThe RN's practice is guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics. The RN has knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served. The RN records patients' medical history and symptoms help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical equipment, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. The RN establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan. The plan may include activities, such as administering medication, including careful checking of dosages and avoiding interactions; starting, maintaining, and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products; administering therapies and treatments; observing the patient and recording those observations; and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. The RN teaches patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explain post-treatment and home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and therapy. The RN provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and delegates when appropriate.The RN supports efforts to advance clinical knowledge and skills. The RN precepts new hire staff and students. The RN assists the staff and students to seek and complete the tasks required to complete their competency skills. The RN continues to enhance their knowledge in the nursing management and care of patient problems and conditions as required. The RN may continue to improve the patientsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Possess the knowledge of how to collect health data in a systematic and ongoing manner, prioritizing data collection as determined by the patient’s immediate condition or needs and involving the family. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnoses, and utilize the nursing diagnosis to develop, implement, evaluate and revise an appropriate patient plan of care that is family centered, developmentally and age-appropriate, and culturally relevant.

Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient and their specific health problems. Develops plans of care that are individualized to the patient’s condition or needs, reflecting current nursing practice that is evidence-based, providing for continuity of care, and are family centered.

Implements interventions in the plan of care. Initiates treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of standing orders, policies and procedures. Provides nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs of the patient and family utilizing a family-centered approach to care delivery.

Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes. Documents observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, multi-systems monitoring data, and other data relevant to the patient’s care in a retrievable form. Provides ongoing evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of the care plan to ensure that they maintain and enhance patient outcomes that promote the delivery of cost-effective high-quality healthcare

Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations of the system and department policies and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Integrates ethical principles in all aspects of practice. Enhances knowledge of culture and diversity needs for specific populations.

Collaborates with others in the practice of nursing professional development at the institutional, local, regional and state levels. as colleagues. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and other health care providers through positive role-modeling, fostering peer relationships, and participating in preceptor and/or mentor programs thereby creating an environment for quality practice.

Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care delivery. Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in providing patient care

Develops and evaluates standards of care for patients that are evidence-based. Identifies changes that should be made in nursing practice using an evidence-based approach and facilitating the initiation of, adoption of, and adaptation to change. Participates in and uses evidence-based research to identify strategies for improving nursing practice, and patient outcomes. Designs, creates, and applies research by supporting the integration of research into practice fostering the use of systematic evaluative research with regard to clinical, educational, and managerial data.

Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.

EDUCATION

Other / Certificate All Diploma and ADN hires must Complete a BSN within 60 months of hire OR have 5 or more years of Registered Nurse experience (including direct patient care or indirect RN roles) at the time of hire. Required

Associates or Diploma in Nursing. All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients, please refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements - PRIOR TO START Required

Bachelors in nursing (BSN) Preferred

EXPERIENCE

Other >10 months med-surg or acute specialty setting Required

1 year RN experience for all Float Positions Required

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Certification in BLS training course C, and unit specific certification as required by specialty area DOP. Required

Registered Nurse (RN) - License State And/or Compact State Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona Upon Hire Required

National certification for unit specific patient population. Preferred

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