Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU Unit Nights
Company: Banner Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: Outpatient
Observation UnitWork Shift: NightJob Category:Nursing$15,000
Sign-on Bonus!* -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 been recognized on the Becker's Hospital
Review 2023 "Great hospitals in America" list. These hospitals are
renowned for clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation
efforts, research and education, patient satisfaction and more.
-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 Night 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*Sign-on incentive for RN's with
a minimum of 12 months of Acute Care experience; requires a 2 year
commitment. University Medical Center Phoenix Banner - 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, a
number of 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, and with a new $400 million campus
investment, a new patient tower and 2 new clinic buildings will be
built.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.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree preferred. Professional
certification preferred.Additional related education and/or
experience preferred.Our organization supports a drug-free work
environment.
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