RN OUTPATIENT INFUSION
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
R Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
Outpatient Infusion-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Nursing
$10,000 sign on bonus!
Eligibility for the sign-on requires 1 or more years of experience
and a 12 month commitment.
Nurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to
keeping our nurses hearts happy and healthy. This means investing
in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses-through better
pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better
community.
Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five
mountain ranges. Boasting an average 350 sunny days a year and warm
dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation.
Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for those interested in
outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and
attractions, golf and original Southwest-inspired dining.
This is a full-time position, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8am
to 5pm, however clinic hours allow for 4,10-hour shifts (weekend
requirement is one Saturday or Sunday per month). Infusion RNs care
for oncology patients by safely administering chemotherapy,
immunotherapy, and blood products. RNs work with central lines,
PICC lines, and peripheral IVs. RNs provide patient education on
chemotherapy regimens and side effects.
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 Childrens - 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 nations 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 Centers Magnet Recognition Program for nursing
excellence. The hospitals 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 patients
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 patients and familys 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 patients 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 patients 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 drivers 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
their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family
Counseling Program held at this specific facility. 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.
Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health
role in Arizona 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree preferred. Professional certification
preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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