RN Emergency Mids - Tempe

About the Role

At HonorHealth, you’ll find a culture built on warmth and neighborly kindness, where highly skilled professionals are dedicated to caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. This role is within the Emergency Department at Tempe Medical Center, offering a night shift from 1500-0330.

Responsibilities

• Practice guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics.
• Record patients' medical history and symptoms, perform diagnostic tests, analyze results, operate medical equipment, administer treatment and medications, and assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
• Establish or contribute to care plans, including administering medication, managing IV lines, providing therapies, observing and recording patient conditions, and consulting with physicians.
• Teach patients and families about managing illnesses or injuries, post-treatment care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medication.
• Direct and delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides.
• Precept new hire staff and students, assisting them in completing competency skills.
• Collect and prioritize health data systematically, involving the family in the process.
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses and develop individualized, evidence-based care plans.
• Implement and evaluate interventions, ensuring they meet physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs.
• Document observations, interventions, and multi-systems monitoring data.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
• Assess and improve your own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and regulations.
• Integrate ethical principles and cultural/diversity needs into practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families in care delivery.
• Develop and evaluate evidence-based standards of care.
• Participate in and apply evidence-based research to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
• Plan and deliver patient care considering safety, effectiveness, and cost-efficiency.

Requirements

• 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience required.
• Associates or Diploma in Nursing required; Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• All Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire OR have 5+ years of Registered Nurse experience (including direct or indirect RN roles).
• 1 year of RN experience required for all Float Positions.
• More than 10 months of med-surg or acute specialty setting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Arizona or Compact State Licensure upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Unit-specific certification as required by specialty area.
• National certification for unit-specific patient population preferred.

Benefits

HonorHealth supports career growth and professional development for all employees.