RN Neuro Care

Deer Valley - 19829 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027 | Night shift | Sign-on bonus available

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.

Responsibilities

• Practice guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics.
• Record patients' medical history and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical equipment; administer treatment and medications; 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 progress, and consulting with physicians.
• Teach patients and families about managing illnesses or injuries, post-treatment and home care needs, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medication.
• Provide direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, delegating tasks as appropriate.
• Support efforts to advance clinical knowledge and skills; precept new hires and students.
• Collect and analyze health data systematically, prioritizing based on the patient’s immediate needs and involving the family.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care plans that are family-centered, developmentally and age-appropriate, and culturally relevant.
• Identify expected outcomes and implement interventions based on evidence-based practice.
• Provide nursing care to meet physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs using a family-centered approach.
• Evaluate patient progress and document observations, interventions, and monitoring data.
• Assess the quality and effectiveness of care plans to ensure cost-effective, high-quality healthcare.
• Evaluate and enhance personal 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 research to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
• Utilize resources effectively and efficiently to ensure safety, effectiveness, and cost-efficiency in patient care.

Requirements

• 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 roles).
• Stroke-specific education requirements apply for staff caring for stroke patients (prior to start).
• 1+ years of RN experience required; >10 months in med-surg or acute specialty setting preferred.
• 1 year of RN experience required for all Float Positions.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona or compact state licensure upon hire.
• Unit-specific certification for the patient population preferred.
• National certification for unit-specific patient population preferred.