Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU Nights
Company: Banner Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: OP Obs Unit
4AB-HospWork Shift: NightJob Category:Nursing*$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- 1 Year Acute Care RN Experience NeededIf changing health care for
the better sounds like something you want to be part of, -come to
work at one of Banner Health's most innovative hospitals, Banner
Estrella Medical Center. We are a fully electronic facility
featuring: EMR, CPOE, and digital radiography. We focus on teamwork
to deliver excellent patient care. Banner Banner Estrella Medical
Center (BEMC) received the prestigious Magnet designation in
October 2015 and is 1 of 3 Banner Magnet facilities in the Phoenix
Metro area. Exemplars mentioned from the American Nurse
Credentialing Center included the robust nursing succession
planning and the interdisciplinary team collaboration. The
Observation unit at Banner Estrella Medical Center strives to
provide a highly coordinated experience for our patients;
consistent care in providing ongoing short-term treatment,
assessment and reassessment while a decision is being made whether
further treatment is needed as a hospital inpatient. Seeing 50% of
the patients from the ED, this is a fast pace unit where nurses and
physicians work collaboratively to meet the needs of our patients.
Up to 60 bed unit with monitored and un-monitored patients.
-Currently Offering Night shifts With an 18% Night Shift
Differential.Your pay and benefits are important components of your
journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of
benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and
financial security options so you can focus on being the best at
what you do and enjoying your life.*Sign-On Bonus - 24 Month
Commitment -- Discuss Eligibility With Recruiter
If you have any questions, please
reach out to me at justin.henry@bannerhealth.com.Banner Estrella
Medical Center is a 317-bed acute care hospital providing a full
range of health care services to the fast growing communities of
west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully
electronic facility that features electronic medical records,
computerized physician order entry, digital radiography,
sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been
named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by
Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report
as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed
to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and
their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet
therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.POSITION
SUMMARYThis position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and
documents nursing care of patients in accordance with
organizational policies and in accordance with standards of
professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for
professional nursing practice and development. This position is
accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self
or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes
specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to
assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the
physical and developmental age of assigned patients.CORE
FUNCTIONS1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social,
spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge
planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with
patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe.
Reviews available information obtained by other health care team
members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports
abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate
caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to
patient need and as outlined in policy.2. Formulates a plan of
care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and
patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care
based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical
plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and
developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the
physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and
educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in
collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews
and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs
based on evaluation of the patient's status.3. Implements the plan
of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and
supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides
care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in
compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and
regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and
provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients
by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity
of care by accurately and completely communicating to other
caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.4.
Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching,
and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress
towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other
health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the
effectiveness of patient teaching.5. Documents assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy.
Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing
interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician
orders accurately and in a timely manner.6. Provides care based on
the best evidence available and may participate in research
activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or
facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the
education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel,
patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth
of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.7.
Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent
patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable,
and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national
nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may
include participating in professional organizations.8. In some
roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the
department.9.Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of
departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts,
such as employees of other health care institutions, community
providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient.
Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in
order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with
clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes
data from multiple sources to provide support for the human
response of the patient and family to changes in health
status.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust possess a current, valid RN
license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state
of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
BLS certification is required. Additional certification or
continuing education may be required based on area of
practice.Relates throughout the interview process the experience,
training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the
clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must
maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area
in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.
Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum
of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the
past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner
Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum
of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician
practice or an acute care setting. Employees working at Banner
Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, Banner Home
Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain
the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at
Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety
Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and
maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a
requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this
specific facility. Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior
Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess an Colorado
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree preferred. Professional
certification preferred.Additional related education and/or
experience preferred.Our organization supports a drug-free work
environment.
Keywords: Banner Health, Phoenix , Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU Nights, Healthcare , Phoenix, Arizona
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