Registered Nurse RN Surgical Observation NS Job Tucson area,Arizona USA,Nursing

Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:
Outpatient Observation WPAC

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:
Nursing

Primary Incentive

$10,000 Sign‑on incentive for external RNs

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type:

Full‑time Night Shift

Hours per Week: 3‑12s | 36 hours

Shift: 7 PM - 7:30 AM

Schedule:

Varied, Monday through Saturday

Weekend and holiday rotations required.

Enjoy a $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential, when applicable.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE

FUNCTIONS

Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Review patient history and physical with patient/family and assure completion within appropriate timeframe. Review available information obtained by other health care team members. Review diagnostics and laboratory data and report abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Complete assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.

Formulate a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiate a plan of care based on patient‑specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Set goals for patient that are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Consider the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age‑specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan.

Plan care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Review and revise the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.

Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provide care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegate appropriately, and provide nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel.

Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.

Evaluate the patient’s and family’s response to care and teaching, and revise the plan of care as needed. Evaluate patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluate patient’s response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.

Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Note physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.

Provide care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participate in unit or facility shared leadership. Interact and participate in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promote/support growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.

Contribute to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participate in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.

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