Registered Nurse RN Surgical Step Down Telemetry Full or Part Time
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
R Primary City/State:
Sun City, Arizona
Department Name:
4N-Surgical Step Down
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Nursing
Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus!
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As a Surgical Stepdown RN y ou will be a part of the exceptional
Banner Boswell team which has been rated as one of the top 50
cardiovascular hospitals in the country! Y our primary focus will
be to provide care for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical
patients. Patients include CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitraclip,
Esophagectomy, Thoracotomy, CEA, AAA, post cardiac cath and MI to
name a few. General PCU patients may also be part of the patient
population.
In this video, nurses and clinical leaders share their experience
working at Banner Boswell Medical Center.
On our Surgical Stepdown unit you will work within a fun
environment with a strong, cohesive team who work closely together
to impact their own environment. Patient ratios on this unit are
typically 4:1, there is a teamwork mindset, and we have beautiful
units . We have a team that feels like family, achieved through our
shared leadership model, and our nurses choose this unit because of
the people and leadership. There is a strong 'One Team' culture
that is held to a high expectation. This unit is ideal for those
passionate about caring for higher acuity patients and is also a
great way to transition to ICU.
The Cardiothoracic Surgical Step-Down Unit at Banner Boswell
Medical Center is currently seeking experienced PCU Nurses, but at
this time we are also accepting applications for those with
Telemetry, ICU, Home Health, Skilled Nursing, Medical/Surgical or
any other acute or critical care background. Enjoy an 18%-night
shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift
differential when applicable.
We have the option for either a full time position working 3
12-hour shifts per week, or part time working 2 12-hour shifts per
week from 7:00 am-7:30pm, with rotating weekends/holidays. You will
have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and
weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18% night shift differential, and a flat
rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.
Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care
to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over
five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally
recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona's Best
Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care
services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology,
orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery,
rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary,
urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society
of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve
replacement and the Joint Commission's Advanced Certification as a
Primary Stroke Center.
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, 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification
preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
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