Clinical Nurse Specialists

The PACU/ASU Registered Nurse promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for pre and post-perative patients recovering from general, local, and regional anesthesia based upon age specific and cultural needs.

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Documents patient care given.

Intensively monitors, records, patient vital signs and condition as patient emerges from anesthesia in the immediate post operative or procedural phase. Communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Completes discharge phone calls.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.

Minimum EducationGraduate of an accredited professional nursing programAssociates Degree RequiredBachelor's Degree Preferred

Required SkillsCertifications:x Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Associationx Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Associationx ASPAN preferred
Competency/Training:x NIH stroke scale completed within 90 days of hirex EKG exam at time of hireRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Licenses Registered Nurse
Valid registered nurse license in State of ArizonaorValid multistate license from a recognized compact state acceptable to Arizona

**Job:** **Nursing*

**Organization:** **Valley View Medical Center*

**Title:** *RN, PACU PRN*

**Location:** *Arizona-Ft. Mohave*

**Requisition ID:** *7451-3286*

The Surgery Registered Nurse promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients requiring an invasive procedure based upon age specific and cultural needs.

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Documents patient care given.

Monitors, patient vital signs and condition during the intraoperative phase. Communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, surgeon, anesthesia, and family.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.

Monitors the sterile field and surgical environment to prevent infection

Follows Universal Protocol protocol and participates in time out as part of patient safety initiatives.

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.

Minimum EducationGraduate of an accredited professional nursing programBSN preferred

Required SkillsCertifications:x Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association X REQUIREDx Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association within 6 months from hireCNOR preferred
Competency/Training:X NIH stroke scale assigned and completed within 90 days of hireX EKG exam at time of hireRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Licenses Registered Nurse
Valid registered nurse license in State of ArizonaorValid multistate license from a recognized compact state acceptable to Arizona

**Job:** **Nursing*

**Organization:** **Valley View Medical Center*

**Title:** *RN, Surgery - FT Days*

**Location:** *Arizona-Ft. Mohave*

**Requisition ID:** *7451-3296*

**Job Description:**

The Nurse Care Manager works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team to improve the health of patients with chronic conditions or complex needs. This position educates patients and families to help them manage their health care needs. The incumbent facilitates communication, coordinates services, addresses barriers, and promotes optimal allocation of resources while balancing clinical quality and cost management.

As an RN Care Manager, you need to know how to:

- Perform comprehensive assessment of patients health needs, including health status and behaviors, level of function, psychosocial situation, and available support systems and determines potential needs.

- Establish care plans in collaboration with the primary care physician and the patient care team.

- Provide health education.

- Identify patients at risk for proactive intervention.

- Pull and manipulate data to identify risk patients and present information to -the care team.

- Refer patients to a variety of resources including, but not limited to: nutrition, social work, rehabilitation, behavioral specialist, diabetes education, Healthy Living Workshop, etc.

- Contact patients who utilize ED or have been hospitalized after discharge to determine the reason for the ED visit or hospitalization and work with patient to develop a plan to avoid those facilities.

- Coordinate care for complex cases or those patients seeing multiple specialists.

- Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of patient assessment and plan provided to the patient to ensure the effective integration of information for use by the health care team to ensure on-going and continued quality of care, in accordance with evidence-based practice.

- Analyze patient care trends and actively seek out and collaborate with the care team to improve overall quality and efficiency of care.

- Use registry data to identify problems or gaps in services and initiate intervention.

- Demonstrate critical thinking for problem solving and prioritization.

- Participate and lead patient care conferences.

- Manage patient panel with physician office staff to identify appropriate patients and measure outcomes.

- Collaborate with physicians and office staff.

- Pro-actively advocate for patient care issues to ensure that overall quality and type of care is sensitive to each specific patient/familys needs.

- Collaborate with payers and outside agencies to promote a patient centered delivery concept.

- Participate in committees and activities related to the development of Medical Home, Accountable Care Organization (ACO), and other insurance carriers.

Minimum Qualifications

- Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN / ASN)

- Current RN license in state of practice

- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in an outpatient setting or a minimum of two (2) years of experience coaching individuals with complex and/or chronic conditions

Preferred:

- Bachelors Degree (BS/BA/BSN)

- Prior experience in care coordination in a community setting or primary care practice

- Program development, operations management, and/or supervisory experience

**Physical Requirements:**

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

**Anticipated job posting close date:**

05/16/2024

**Location:**

St. Marys Regional Hospital

**Work City:**

Grand Junction

**Work State:**

Colorado

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$32.84 - $58.35

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/peak-program/)

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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InGenesis is currently sourcing for part-time, casual Registered Nurse candidates to work for our client. All shifts are available, but the preferred shifts are evening, nights, and weekends. In this role, you will provide general nursing care to patients within a detention population. If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we’ll reach out to answer any questions you may have! Job Duties • Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges. • Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting. • May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies. • Must appropriately document patient/resident encounters electronically according to current standards of care using electronic health records. • Evaluates health care needs of residents and develops nursing care plans to meet those needs. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Associate's or baccalaureate Registered Nurse degree from a program accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). • Current, full, and unrestricted licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of duty station. • One year of professional experience as a licensed registered nurse. • BLS certification through the American Heart Association®. • Verbal proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required). • Ability to pass a federal government security background check. This position is dependent on contract award. About InGenesis InGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America. InGenesis is dedicated to placing people in positions that preserve life, improve lives, and inspire others. This does not happen without passionate people: skilled colleagues who are motivated to create innovative solutions and deliver superior service to our clients. InGenesis counts almost half of the Fortune 500 in our nearly 300 clients, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, higher education and pharma industries. EEOC Statement InGenesis is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodations.

InGenesis is currently sourcing for part-time, casual Registered Nurse candidates to work for our client. All shifts are available, but the preferred shifts are evening, nights, and weekends. In this role, you will provide general nursing care to patients within a detention population. If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we’ll reach out to answer any questions you may have! Job Duties • Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges. • Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting. • May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies. • Must appropriately document patient/resident encounters electronically according to current standards of care using electronic health records. • Evaluates health care needs of residents and develops nursing care plans to meet those needs. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Associate's or baccalaureate Registered Nurse degree from a program accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). • Current, full, and unrestricted licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of duty station. • One year of professional experience as a licensed registered nurse. • BLS certification through the American Heart Association®. • Verbal proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required). • Ability to pass a federal government security background check. This position is dependent on contract award. About InGenesis InGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America. InGenesis is dedicated to placing people in positions that preserve life, improve lives, and inspire others. This does not happen without passionate people: skilled colleagues who are motivated to create innovative solutions and deliver superior service to our clients. InGenesis counts almost half of the Fortune 500 in our nearly 300 clients, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, higher education and pharma industries. EEOC Statement InGenesis is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodations.

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Health Advocates Network was founded based on a shared aspiration to improve the way healthcare staffing is done. We are a company founded by healthcare professionals and built for healthcare professionals. As your true advocates, we will always help you thrive and pave the path forward in your career. Our talented staffing team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, great opportunities with top pay and benefits.
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Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

Benefits We Offer:

+ Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans

+ Competitive pay rates

+ Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend & Cash in!

+ Travel reimbursement and per diem allowances

+ Employee discounts

+ Educational opportunities

Health Advocates Network was founded based on a shared aspiration to improve the way healthcare staffing is done. We are a company founded by healthcare professionals and built for healthcare professionals. As your true advocates, we will always help you thrive and pave the path forward in your career. Our talented staffing team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, great opportunities with top pay and benefits.
From Per Diem to Travel Contracts, miles away or local to you, Health Advocates Network can find you just what you are looking for. Allow us to get you to you next adventure!

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

Overview Up to $10,000 bonus available Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 14,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and hundreds of volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com. Responsibilities Job Summary 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. 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 practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and delegates 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. 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 • Stroke Alert activation and protocol • Stoke quality indicators • Available stroke patient education materials and community resources • Educational requirements • Stroke Center website resources Possess the knowledge of how to collect health data in a systematic and ongoing manner, prioritizing data collection as determined by the patient’s immediate condition or needs, and involving the family. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnoses, and utilize the nursing diagnosis to develop, implement, evaluate and revise an appropriate patient plan of care that is family centered, developmentally and age-appropriate, and culturally relevant. Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient and their specific health problems. Develops plans of care that are individualized to the patient’s condition or needs, reflecting current nursing practice that is evidence-based, providing for continuity of care, and are family centered. Implements interventions in the plan of care. Initiates treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of standing orders, policies and procedures. Provides nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs of the patient and family utilizing a family-centered approach to care delivery. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes. Documents observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, multi-systems monitoring data, and other data relevant to the patient’s care in a retrievable form. Provides ongoing evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of the care plan to ensure that they maintain and enhance patient outcomes that promote the delivery of cost-effective high quality healthcare Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations of the system and department policies and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Integrates ethical principles in all aspects of practice. Enhances knowledge of culture and diversity needs for specific populations. Collaborates with others in the practice of nursing professional development at the institutional, local, regional and state levels. as colleagues. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and other health care providers through positive role-modeling, fostering peer relationships, and participating in preceptor and/or mentor programs thereby creating an environment for quality practice. Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care delivery. Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in providing patient care Develops and evaluates standards of care for patients that are evidence-based. Identifies changes that should be made in nursing practice using an evidence-based approach and facilitating the initiation of, adoption of, and adaptation to change. Participates in and uses evidence-based research to identify strategies for improving nursing practice, and patient outcomes. Designs, creates, and applies research by supporting the integration of research into practice fostering the use of systematic evaluative research with regard to clinical, educational, and managerial data. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently. Qualifications Education Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing. All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients, please refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements - PRIOR TO START Required All Diploma and ADN hires must complete BSN within 60 months of hire date OR have 10 years of Registered Nurse Experience (direct or indirect). Required Other Graduate from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution. Required Experience >10 months med-surg or acute specialty setting Required 1 year RN experience for all Float Positions Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) State And/Or Compact State Licensure Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona Upon Hire Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in BLS training course C, and unit specific certification as required by specialty area DOP. Required

Benefits We Offer:

+ Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans

+ Competitive pay rates

+ Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend & Cash in!

+ Travel reimbursement and per diem allowances

+ Employee discounts

+ Educational opportunities

Health Advocates Network was founded based on a shared aspiration to improve the way healthcare staffing is done. We are a company founded by healthcare professionals and built for healthcare professionals. As your true advocates, we will always help you thrive and pave the path forward in your career. Our talented staffing team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, great opportunities with top pay and benefits.
From Per Diem to Travel Contracts, miles away or local to you, Health Advocates Network can find you just what you are looking for. Allow us to get you to you next adventure!

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

Overview $15k Sign-on Bonus Available 3x12s; call required - must live within a 30 minute radius E. Osborn Rd @ N. Drinkwater Blvd Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 14,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and hundreds of volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com. Responsibilities Job Summary 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. 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 practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and delegates 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. 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 • Stroke Alert activation and protocol • Stoke quality indicators • Available stroke patient education materials and community resources • Educational requirements • Stroke Center website resources Possess the knowledge of how to collect health data in a systematic and ongoing manner, prioritizing data collection as determined by the patient’s immediate condition or needs, and involving the family. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnoses, and utilize the nursing diagnosis to develop, implement, evaluate and revise an appropriate patient plan of care that is family centered, developmentally and age-appropriate, and culturally relevant. Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient and their specific health problems. Develops plans of care that are individualized to the patient’s condition or needs, reflecting current nursing practice that is evidence-based, providing for continuity of care, and are family centered. Implements interventions in the plan of care. Initiates treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of standing orders, policies and procedures. Provides nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs of the patient and family utilizing a family-centered approach to care delivery. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes. Documents observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, multi-systems monitoring data, and other data relevant to the patient’s care in a retrievable form. Provides ongoing evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of the care plan to ensure that they maintain and enhance patient outcomes that promote the delivery of cost-effective high quality healthcare Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations of the system and department policies and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Integrates ethical principles in all aspects of practice. Enhances knowledge of culture and diversity needs for specific populations. Collaborates with others in the practice of nursing professional development at the institutional, local, regional and state levels. as colleagues. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and other health care providers through positive role-modeling, fostering peer relationships, and participating in preceptor and/or mentor programs thereby creating an environment for quality practice. Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care delivery. Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in providing patient care Develops and evaluates standards of care for patients that are evidence-based. Identifies changes that should be made in nursing practice using an evidence-based approach and facilitating the initiation of, adoption of, and adaptation to change. Participates in and uses evidence-based research to identify strategies for improving nursing practice, and patient outcomes. Designs, creates, and applies research by supporting the integration of research into practice fostering the use of systematic evaluative research with regard to clinical, educational, and managerial data. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently. Qualifications Education Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing. All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients, please refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements - PRIOR TO START Required All Diploma and ADN hires must complete BSN within 60 months of hire date OR have 10 years of Registered Nurse Experience (direct or indirect). Required Other Graduate from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution. Required Experience >10 months med-surg or acute specialty setting Required 1 year RN experience for all Float Positions Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) State And/Or Compact State Licensure Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona Upon Hire Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in BLS training course C, and unit specific certification as required by specialty area DOP. Required