Registered Nurse RN Observation Unit
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: January 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City West, Arizona Department Name: Work
Shift: Job Category:Nursing 5,000 Sign-on Bonus!* 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 at Banner Health. Banner Del E. Webb
Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to
residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is
recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix''s Best
Hospitals! The Observation unit is an outpatient unit that works
very closely with the Emergency Department. As a Registered Nurse
on our Observation team you will be in strong partnership and
collaboration with our cohesive staff of healthcare
professionals.You will be taking care of patientsin a fast paced
environment that requires critical thinking and strong assessment
skills. Observation is like an extension of the Emergency
Department to help determine if patients should be admitted as
inpatients or discharged home in a short time frame. This is a
great stepping stone for nurses who would like to gain experience
to allow for growth into the ED, PCU, and other acute areas of the
hospital. You will also 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.We currently have both day and night shifts available
(7a-730p or 7p-730a) Your pay and benefits are important components
of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of
benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and
financial security options so you can focus on being the best at
what you do and enjoying your life. *Sign-on incentive for RN''s
with a minimum of 12 months of Acute Care experience; requires a 1
year commitment. 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 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 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree
preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related
education and/or experience preferred.by Jobble
Keywords: Banner Health, Sun City West , Registered Nurse RN Observation Unit, Healthcare , Sun City West, Arizona
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