RN Orthopedics

Job Summary

Location:

Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ. Shift: Night. Department:
Medical/Surgical Unit-4P2-Surgical Care.

Sign on bonus available.

• Guide nursing practice according to ANA standards and ethics.
• Document patient history, symptoms, and test results; analyze findings.
• Operate medical equipment, administer treatments and medications, and manage IV lines.
• Develop and execute patient care plans, including medication administration, therapy, and monitoring.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post‑treatment care, diet, nutrition, and exercise.
• Direct licensed practical nurses and nursing aides; delegate tasks appropriately.
• Precept new hires and students; facilitate competency attainment.
• Continuously enhance nursing knowledge and skills in patient care management.
• Support clinical knowledge advancement by serving as a preceptor and mentor.
• Provide patient and family care that meets physical, emotional, spiritual, and social‑cultural needs.

• Collect and prioritize health data systematically and involving family when appropriate.
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses and develop evidence‑based, family‑centered care plans.
• Identify individualized outcomes and implement interventions, including medications and emergency measures.
• Document observations, interventions, and therapeutic measures in a retrievable format.
• Continuously evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the care plan, adjusting to enhance patient outcomes.
• Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards and relevant regulations.
• Integrate ethical principles and cultural competencies into all aspects of practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care.
• Develop and evaluate evidence‑based standards of care, facilitating adoption of best practices.
• Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care.

• Diploma or ADN:
  Complete a BSN within 60 months of hire OR have 5+ years of RN experience.
• Associate’s or Diploma in Nursing:
  Required.
• Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN):
  Preferred.
• If directly responsible for stroke patient care, refer to stroke‑specific education requirements prior to start.

• Minimum 10 months in med‑surg or acute specialty setting.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience for all float positions.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona required upon hire.
• National certification for unit‑specific patient populations preferred.