Registered Nurse, RN Progressive Care Unit
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Tucson, ArizonaDepartment Name: Med/Surg T3
3NE-HospWork Shift: VariedJob Category:Nursing** $15,000 Sign-On
Bonus ** with 1-year experience and a 2-year commitment!Nursing
careers are better at Banner Health. We've built smarter processes
to help nurses focus on what really matters. If you want to make a
difference in people's lives - this could be the opportunity you've
been waiting for.At Banner University Medical Center, -there will
be exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care
transformation. We are known nationally as an innovative leader in
new health care models, a Level 1 Trauma and Academic Medical
Center in Southern Arizona and are on the cutting edge of medical
advances. You will work alongside a group of dedicated physicians
and staff that perform some of the most state-of-the-art procedures
that exist anywhere in the country.3NE is a 30-bed Adult Medical
Specialty Unit, which provides acute medical care to adult and
geriatric patient populations. The unit provides care to patients
with multiple diagnoses such as respiratory failure, renal failure,
liver failure, infectious disease, acute neurological dysfunction,
oncology and more. Our specialties also include caring for adult
Cystic Fibrosis patients and performing peritoneal dialysis;
specialized skills and competencies to add to your repertoire. The
variety of diagnoses seen daily on 3NE allow our staff to learn a
multitude of skills including telemetry, preparation for organ
transplant, post-operative care, wound care, and much more. -RNs on
3NE will also take the PCU Academy which will give you the skills
to care for our hospital's adult health population. 3NE has a
supportive and diverse culture where both new graduate RNs and
seasoned nurses thrive together. -Learn what it is like to work on
a unit at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson in this .
Banner Health's academic model and teaching orientation support
learning at all levels, and is truly a collaborative environment
between nursing, physicians and other therapies. - -You will also
have the opportunity to participate in our Nursing Clinical Ladder
Program,We have opportunities for both Day & Night shifts 7 - 7:30
full time with three - 12 hour shifts per week. Enjoy an 18% night
shift differential, a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential
and utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend
coverage.Your pay and benefits are important components of your
journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to
participate in a variety of health, financial, and security
benefits. -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. Should you have any
questions, please contact Mia Frahry at ----or call (602)
747-2595University Medical Center Tucson Banner - University
Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing
exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals
and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus
is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric
services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine
and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is
a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically
injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the
nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by
U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time
faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.
Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care,
advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant
program.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 or BUMC-P Whole Health Counseling 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. 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.
Keywords: Banner Health, Tucson , Registered Nurse, RN Progressive Care Unit, Healthcare , Tucson, Arizona
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