Registered Nurse RN Progressive Care Unit PCU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department
Name: PCU-4N Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing Banner Health is
proud to have earned the Great Place To Work® Certification™, a
recognition based on direct feedback from our team members and a
thorough, independent evaluation. This certification underscores
our dedication to fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration
and pride - an environment where team members feel valued,
supported and inspired every day. Our RN’s are the frontline
providers who have more facetime with patients than any other
professional in the hospital while also planning care, listening to
patients’ concerns, and answering loved ones’ questions. 4 North
(4N) is a vibrant and fast-paced environment in which nurses have
multiple opportunities to care for a variable population of
patients. With 32 beds, this progressive care unit offers a unique
combination of medical and surgical areas, proving it a dynamically
active environment to work at. 4N is primarily focused on caring
for progressive care patients, such as those that are recovering
from cardiac events, strokes, and diabetic ketosis. In addition, 4N
provides post-surgical care for a variety of specialties including
ortho, urology, and general surgery. Part-time: 24 hours per week,
two 12-Hour Shifts Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM Must be available
to work Holidays/Weekends All RNs will complete Banner’s PCU
Academy. 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. Enjoy
a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%
night-shift differential. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift
differential and an 18%-night shift differential, where applicable.
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. Banner -
University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical
center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated
trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. We are an Arizona
Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center
and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders-designated
senior-friendly hospital. The hospital is staffed by physicians who
are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of
Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an
operating agreement with Pima County. Our specialty services
include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and
education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care and
comprehensive orthopedics. 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. 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 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 environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy
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