Registered Nurse RN Adult Oncology PCU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
R Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
PCU Oncology T3 3NW-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 - Tucson, there will be
exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care
transformation. 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. Virtually tour one
of the state-of-the-art units at Banner-University Medical Center
Tucson .
Join our 29 bed PCU/IMC Hematology-Oncology unit where we provide
cutting edge treatments to our community. We are the only facility
in Tucson that provides stem-cell transplants and CAR-T therapies
as a potentially curative treatment. When you join our team, you
are provided with many opportunities for education and will become
an expert in cancer care, chemotherapy administration, blood
products and stem cell transplants. This is a fast-paced
environment with a range of nursing ratios anywhere from 2-5
patients. What makes this team special is the comradery,
engagement, and trusted relationships we share with our doctors,
techs, pharmacists, and nurses. This unit culture is enhanced by
our active Shared Leadership Council and we pride ourselves in
process & quality improvement, inter-professional collaboration,
and providing a team-oriented environment.
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 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. 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
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