RN Registered Nurse Observation Unit Registry
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
R_1001 Primary City/State:
Mesa, Arizona
Department Name:
Banner Staffing Services-AZ
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Nursing
Flexible scheduling. Rewarding careers. Nurses are the heartbeat of
a hospital, and we do our best to keep our nurses' hearts beating
happily and well. Part of this is the breadth of career options for
nurses with Banner Staffing Services. Apply today.
This is an excellent opportunity to join Banner Health and work at
both the Tucson campus and South campus Observation units ! As an
RN for Banner Staffing Services you will self-schedule a minimum of
2 shifts per month. You must be available to schedule at either
location. There are opportunities for both Day and Night shift.
Requirements:
Banner University Medical Center-Tucson has 2 OOUs, 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 an
inpatient unit. As an RN on this unit, you can expect to admit,
transfer and discharge patients daily. All 36 beds have telemetry
monitoring ability. Observation is a fun and fast paced environment
where nurses and physicians work collaboratively to meet the needs
of our patients.
Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem
opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are
utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions offer
flexibility in scheduling and are great way to start your career
with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply
(at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities
within Banner Health.
As a BSS RN, you will be eligible for the Banner Bedside Commitment
opportunities (Formally Banner Travel). Banner Staffing RNs can
pick up 8, 10, or 13 week commitments at a wide variety of Banner
facilities in the following states: Wyoming, Nevada, Nebraska,
California, Arizona, and Colorado.
As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will
enjoy:
--- Competitive wages
--- Paid orientation
--- Flexible Schedules (select positions)
--- Fewer Shifts Cancelled
--- Weekly pay
--- 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
--- Employee Assistance Program
--- Employee wellness program
--- Discount Entertainment tickets
--- Restaurant/Shopping discounts
--- Auto Purchase Plan
Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no
medical benefits package is offered. Registry/Per Diem positions
require a minimum of 2 shifts a month commitment. Completion of
post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and
background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is
required.
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.
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 . click apply for full job details
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