RN
Location: Scottsdale Arizona
Description: Scottsdale Healthcare is at present looking to employ RN right now, this vacancy will be placed in Arizona. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. The RN’s practice is guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics. The RN h as knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the pat! ient population served. The RN records patients' medical history and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical equipment, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
The RN establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan. The plan may include activities, such as administering medication, including careful checking of dosages and avoiding interactions; starting, maintaining, and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products; administering therapies and treatments; observing the patient and recording those observations; and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. The RN teaches patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explain post-treatment and home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and therapy. The RN provides direction to licensed pract! ical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and deleg! ates when appropriate.
The RN supports efforts to advance clinical knowledge and skills. The RN precepts new hire staff and students. The RN assists the staff and students to seek and complete the tasks required to complete their competency skills. The RN continues to enhance their knowledge in the nursing management and care of patient problems and conditions as required. The RN may continue to improve the patients experience, clinical outcomes and works to promote a healthy work environment. SHC Nursing practices theory based nursing that is evidenced based utilizing a Shared Governance model for decision-making.
All RN staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients must have knowledge of: Stroke symptoms and warning signs Protocols and pathways used to identify, evaluate and management of stroke patients NIHSS and Modified ranking Stroke scales Code Brain activation and protocol Stroke quality indicators Available stroke patient education ma! terials and community resources Educational requirements SHC Stroke Center website resources
Basic Education
Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona. Graduated from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution. Certification in BLS training course C and unit specific certification as required by specialty area.
All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients must have 8 hours of initial stroke specific education, and then 1 hour annually.
Basic Experience
1 year RN experience in med-surg or acute specialty setting. Strong preference for inpatient OR RN experience and scrub experience.
Basic Field-of-Expertise (if applicable)
Basic Computer Skills and skills in managing medical equipment
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Scottsdale Healthcare.
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 20:54:07 GMT