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Registered Nurse RN PCU Resource Team

Banner Health, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Med/Surg Float-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

Sign‑On Bonus: $15,000 Sign‑On Bonus!!!

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix has been recognized on the Becker’s Hospital Review 2023 “Great hospitals in America” list. Banner Health takes care of nurses. Nurses take care of everyone.

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nursing excellence. The Phoenix campus is a Magnet™ recognized facility.

Position Summary: This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and standards of professional nursing practice. It is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under its direction.

Core Functions:

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.

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 care. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.

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. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice. Experience in the clinical area for which the applicant is applying is desired. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement: Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability. Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health EEO Statement.

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Additional Information: Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is located at 11585 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85030. This position requires eligibility to work in the United States.

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