RN Operating Room

HonorHealth; Arizona; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

HonorHealth Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of OR circulating experience to join our day shift (4x10 hrs). The role involves coordinating patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality stroke care.

A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available and BSN preferred. Candidates must meet state licensing requirements and have BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred; or Diploma/ADN with BSN within 60 months or 5+ years RN experience
• 1 year of operating room circulating experience required
• BLS certification required
• Arizona RN licensure required upon hire or state compact licensure

Responsibilities

• RN provides care guided by ANA standards and ethics
• Records medical history, assists in diagnostic tests, administers treatment and medications
• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and revise patient care plans
• Mentors new hires and students and supports quality improvement initiatives

Education

BSN preferred

ADN or Diploma with BSN within 60 months / 5+ years RN experience

Job description

Overview

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Center – 9003 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
Category: Skilled Nursing.
Shift: Day (4x10 hrs, 6:30‑5:00p.m.).
$20k Sign‑On Bonus available.
Required: 1year of Operating Room Circulating experience.

Responsibilities

RN’s practice guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics. RN has knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures applied to the patient population served. RN records patients’ medical history and symptoms, helps perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operates medical equipment, administers treatment and medications, and aids patient follow‑up and rehabilitation. RN establishes or contributes to a care plan, including medication administration, IV line care, therapeutic treatments, patient observation, and physician/clinician collaboration. RN teaches patients and families self‑care skills and home‑care needs. RN directs licensed practical nurses and aides, delegates when appropriate, and precepts new hires and students. RN supports clinical knowledge development and continually improves patient experience and clinical outcomes within a shared governance model.

Stroke Patient Care

• Stroke symptoms and warning signs
• Protocols and pathways for identification, evaluation, and management of stroke patients
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Stroke Alert activation and protocol
• Stroke quality indicators
• Available stroke patient education materials and community resources
• Educational requirements
• Stroke Center website resources

Essential Functions

• Collect health data systematically and prioritize based on patient condition, involving the family.
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses and develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient plans of care that are family‑centered, age‑appropriate, and culturally relevant.
• Identify outcome expectations individualized to the patient’s health problems.
• Implement interventions, including emergency and resuscitative measures, following standing orders and policies.
• Provide nursing care to meet physical, emotional, spiritual, and social‑cultural needs using a family‑centered approach.
• Document observations, interventions, therapeutic measures, monitoring data, and other relevant data in a retrievable form.
• Continuously evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care plans to ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality healthcare.
• Assess own nursing practice against professional standards, statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Integrate ethical principles across all practice aspects and enhance knowledge of culture and diversity.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to professional development through coaching and mentoring.
• Participate in evidence‑based practice initiatives to improve outcomes and incorporate research into care.
• Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) – Preferred
• All Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire OR have 5 or more years of Registered Nurse experience (direct or indirect RN roles) at the time of hire – Required
• Associate’s degree or Diploma in Nursing. All staff with direct responsibility for stroke patient care must meet stroke‑specific education requirements – Prior to start – Required

Experience

• More than 10 months in a med‑surg or acute specialty setting – Required
• At least 1 year RN experience for all float positions – Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) state or compact state licensure in Arizona – Required upon hire
• National certification for unit‑specific patient population – Preferred