RN PreOp PACU PRN - Deer Valley

Job Information Location: Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Category: Skilled Nursing. Shift: Day. Department: OR Preop/PACU. Requirements: 2 years in Preop PACU, open to ICU or ED experience. Responsibilities The 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, helps perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operates medical equipment, administers treatment and medications, and helps 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, explains 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, assists the staff and students to seek and complete the tasks required to complete their competency skills, and continues to enhance knowledge in nursing management and care of patient problems and conditions as required. The RN may continue to improve the patient’s care. Essential Functions Possess knowledge of how to collect health data in a systematic and ongoing manner, prioritizing data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs, involving the family. Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses and use 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. Identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient and specific health problems. Implement interventions in the plan of care. Initiate treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of standing orders, policies and procedures. Provide nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social‑cultural needs of the patient and family using a family‑centered approach. Evaluate patient progress toward attainment of outcomes. Document observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, multi‑systems monitoring data, and other data relevant to the patient’s care in a retrievable form. Provide ongoing evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of the care plan to ensure maintenance and enhancement of patient outcomes that promote cost‑effective high‑quality healthcare. Evaluate one’s own nursing practice relative to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations. Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Integrate ethical principles in all aspects of practice. Enhance knowledge of culture and diversity needs for specific populations. Collaborate with others in the practice of nursing professional development at the institutional, local, regional and state levels. Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and other health care providers through positive role‑modeling, fostering peer relationships, and participation in preceptor and/or mentor programs. Education 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: Associate’s or Diploma in Nursing. Prior to start: Bachelor’s 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. Registered Nurse (RN) – License State and/or Compact State licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona upon hire. National certification for unit specific patient population required. Preferred: DOP certification and unit‑specific certification as required by specialty area. Equal Opportunity Statement HonorHealth is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination. Additional Information HonorHealth values online safety. Applicants will not be asked for sensitive personal information outside of our Applicant Tracking Software. Any concerns regarding discrimination or civil rights violations should be reported to our designated office via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr 20 Deer Valley Medical Center