Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU Unit
Company: Banner Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department
Name: Outpatient Observation Unit Work Shift: Night Job Category:
Nursing Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health,
we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a
difference in people’s lives. Do you like the idea of making a
positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could
be the perfect opportunity for you. Banner - University Medical
Center Phoenix has held Magnet status since 2005 and was recently
bestowed its fourth consecutive Magnet designation by The American
Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC). This designation is
considered the gold standard of nursing excellence. What makes this
truly extraordinary is only 1% of hospitals nationwide have
achieved this designation four times. The Observation unit fills a
vital need by providing a setting of care for patients not
requiring an inpatient admission to receive additional diagnostic
workup beyond the scope of a typical Emergency Department visit.
Utilizing a 4:1 ratio and a mix LPN model. The growth of
observation medicine has been driven by innovations in healthcare,
an ongoing shift of patients from inpatient to outpatient settings.
Banner University Medical Center offers an Outpatient in a Bed
Ortho/Cardiac Post Procedural Recovery portion of the Observation
unit. The Day Shift Hours are 7PM-7:30am. You will have the
opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend
coverage. 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. If you are a New Graduate Nurse
with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job
search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings
University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized
academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on
coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and
nurturing future generations of highly trained medical
professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us
to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care,
has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is
the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration
with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.
Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated
multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics. POSITION SUMMARY This
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 FUNCTIONS 1. 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 QUALIFICATIONS Must 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree
preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related
education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work
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