Registered Nurse II Heart and Lung Clinic

Shea Medical Office Building - 10210 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

The Heart and Lung Clinic is located at 10210 N. 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. The hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

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.

• Records patients' medical history and symptoms, performs diagnostic tests, analyzes results, operates medical equipment, administers treatment and medications, and assists with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
• Establishes or contributes to a care plan, including administering medication, managing IV lines, providing therapies and treatments, observing and recording patient status, and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians.
• Teaches patients and families about managing illnesses or injuries, post-treatment and home care needs, diet, nutrition, exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and therapy.
• Provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and delegates when appropriate.
• Supports efforts to advance clinical knowledge and skills, precepts new hire staff and students, and assists in completing competency skills.
• Collects health data systematically, prioritizes data collection based on patient needs, and involves the family in the process.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnoses and develops, implements, evaluates, and revises patient care plans that are family-centered, developmentally and age-appropriate, and culturally relevant.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient’s condition and develops evidence-based plans of care for continuity of care.
• Implements interventions in the care plan, initiates treatments and emergency measures based on standing orders, policies, and procedures.
• Provides nursing care to meet physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs using a family-centered approach.
• Evaluates patient progress toward outcomes and documents observations, interventions, and monitoring data.
• Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of care plans to ensure they enhance patient outcomes and promote cost-effective, high-quality healthcare.
• Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional standards, statutes, and regulations, maintaining current knowledge in nursing practice.
• Integrates ethical principles in all aspects of practice and enhances knowledge of cultural and diversity needs for specific populations.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery.
• Develops and evaluates evidence-based standards of care, identifies changes in nursing practice, and participates in research to improve patient outcomes.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care, utilizing resources effectively.

Requirements

• 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 or indirect RN roles) at the time of hire.
• Associates or Diploma in Nursing (required).
• Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) (preferred).
• Refer to addendum for stroke-specific education requirements prior to start for staff caring for stroke patients.
• More than 10 months of med-surg or acute specialty setting experience (required).
• 1 year of RN experience for all Float Positions (required).

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
• State and/or Compact State Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Arizona (required upon hire).
• National certification for unit-specific patient population (preferred).