RN Diagnostic Care Unit

Primary City/State:
Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Category:
Skilled Nursing

Shift: Day

Department:
Diag Care Unit

$10k Sign-on Bonus Available

4x10-hour shifts; or 3x12-hour shifts - rotating schedule

E. Shea (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At Honor Health, 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.

JOB SUMMARY:

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, carefully checking 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, precepts new hire staff and students, assists the staff and students to seek and complete the tasks required to complete their competency skills, and continuously enhances knowledge in nursing management and care of patient problems and conditions as required.

The RN may continue to improve the patients.

• 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
• Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN):
  Preferred

• Other >10 months med‑surg or acute specialty setting:
  Required
• 1 year RN experience for all Float Positions:
  Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS):
  Certification 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