RN REGISTERED NURSE OBSERVATION UNIT
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
R Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
M/S-Observation Unit T3-Hosp
Work Shift:
Night
Job Category:
Nursing
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Helping nurses help patients. At Banner Health, nurses spend less
time on paperwork and more time with patients. If you want to make
a difference in people's lives - and your own - 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.
Banner University Medical Center-Tucson has 2 Observation units, a
20-bed unit (4NW) and a 16-bed unit (1NW) . The Observation Units
strive to provide a highly coordinated experience for our patients
and consistent care by providing ongoing, short-term treatment,
assessment and reassessment while a decision is being made whether
further treatment is needed as a hospital inpatient. Within 48
hours our patients will either be discharged or be admitted to a
floor. As an RN on this unit, you can expect to admit, transfer and
discharge patients daily. RNs on the Observation unit will
participate in the PCU Academy which will provide skills to care
for our hospital's adult health population. All 36 beds have
telemetry monitoring ability. Observation is a fun and very fast
paced environment where nurses and physicians work collaboratively
to meet the needs of our patients.
If you are looking for excitement & the ability to constantly learn
new things, the Observation unit is the place for you! This is a
great opportunity for RNs with experience in Observation and PCU
and for RNs from Medical/Surgical who are eager to gain more
experience.
Virtually tour one of the state-of-the-art units at
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson .
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, utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend
coverage, and enjoy a weekend shift differential. Enjoy a flat rate
$3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% shift differential
for Nights. We have Night shift (7pm-7:30am) schedules available, 3
/ 12 hours shifts per week.
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.
Should you have any questions, please contact Donna Dioses at or
call .
If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of
experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job
Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.
1 Year of Acute Care RN Experience is required and a 24 Month
Commitment.
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.
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 . click apply for
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