Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit - $31-52 per hour
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Banner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) DOU - Direct
Observation Unit for a nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.Job
Description & Requirements
- Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: StaffPrimary City/State:Tucson,
ArizonaDepartment Name: Perianesthesia -HospWork Shift: DayJob
Category:NursingAdditional Job Description***Offering a $15,000
sign-on for external experienced Med Surg RN's***Banner Health has
been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the 150 top places
to work in health care. In addition, we recently made Newsweek's
list of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity.These
recognitions reflect Banner Health's investment in team members'
professional development, wellness benefits, and continued
education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity
in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting
employee engagement.Nursing careers are better at Banner Health. We
are committed to developing the careers of our team members. We
care about you, your nursing career today and your future. If
you're looking to leverage your abilities - apply today. - -We
currently have a full-time opening in our Acute Surgical
Observation unit. In this role, you will be overseeing patients
that have completed a procedure, who need extended observation.
This is an opportunity to join our PreOP PACU team and grow your
critical care skills!Shift Details:Monday - Saturday, 7am - 7:30pm,
working 3/12's, with variable days off. No Sundays or call
required!See the Benefits Guide under the Total Rewards section of
this posting, to learn more about our great benefit package!Take a
virtual tour of a unit at Banner - University Medical Center
Tucson. -If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months
of experience, please visit the main job search page, use the
filters and under the "More" category, select New Nurse
Experience.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
academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the
only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of
the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition
Program - for nursing excellence. 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.Job DescriptionPOSITION 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.In a Home Health setting, team
members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a
valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to
be active and maintained.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. Employees working in any
Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona 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.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree preferred. Professional
certification preferred.Additional related education and/or
experience preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur
organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy
PolicyBanner Health Job ID #R4372492. Posted job title: registered
nurse rn acute surgical observationAbout Banner HealthAbout Banner
HealthBanner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care
systems in thecountry and the leading nonprofit provider of
hospital services in all thecommunities we serve. Throughout our
network of hospitals, primary carehealth centers, research centers,
labs, physician practices and more, ourskilled and compassionate
professionals use the latest technology to makehealth care easier,
so life can be better. The many locations, careeropportunities, and
benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Bannerjourney
unique and fulfilling for every employee.
Our MissionBanner's nonprofit mission statement serves as the
foundational language forour organization. "Making health care
easier, so life can be better." Thismission statement focuses
everyone in the organization on a singular purpose- excellent
patient care. In addition, our mission guides decision
making,defines organizational behavior, set the standards for our
day-to-day work,and drives performance.
Our DiversityAt Banner Health, we value and celebrate equity,
diversity and inclusion bypromoting and cultivating a culturally
rich workforce honored to serve, supportand provide services to our
diverse communities. We respect and value thevarious backgrounds
and differences among our team members that allowsthem to be who
they are. We believe leveraging these unique
perspectives,experiences and talents not only enhances our Banner
family, but supportsour effectiveness and success as an
organization. With a strong focus on ourtalent, culture and
community, we provide opportunities internally andexternally
through:
--- Programs focusing on our talent pipeline.
--- Team Member Resource Groups that offer team member
development,community outreach, and resources for well-being.
--- Diversity, equity and inclusion education available through
facilitator ledvirtual platforms.
--- Collaborating with community partners to bring accurate
healthinformation and resources to our underserved communities.
--- Focusing on health disparities and social determinants of
health.Benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health Care FSA
- Discount program
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
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