RN Orthopedics

**Primary City/State:** Deer Valley \- 19829 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027 **Category:** Skilled Nursing **Shift:** Night **Department:** Medical/Surgical Unit\-4P2\-Surgical Care Sign on bonus available 1\+ years experience required **Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)** At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well\-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. **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 regardi