Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City West, ArizonaDepartment
Name:Med/Surg Float-HospWork Shift:VariedJob Category:Clinical
Care** $5,000 Sign-On Bonus ** and a 1-year commitment! OR **
10,000 Sign-On Bonus ** and a 2-year commitment!Find your path in
health care. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma
rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work
behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best
care for our patients. Apply today.Check out Banner Del Webb and
see what lies ahead for you!https://youtu.be/GJDFJVKcf6cBanner Del
Webb Medical Center has been named to the nation's 100 Top
Hospitals list for 2019 by IBM Watson Health. Banner Del E. Webb
Medical Center is dedicated to a high-tech, high-touch philosophy
of care that has kept us a top healthcare choice in the Northwest
Valley for more than 20 years. We are deeply committed to providing
the highest quality of clinical care along with an excellent
patient care experience.Great options and great opportunities.
Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and
the values you can be proud to represent. If you're looking to
leverage your abilities - you belong at Banner Health.This is a new
opportunity for LPN's because currently we do not have LPN's on our
Resource Team. We do however have LPN's on our Medical Surgical and
Progressive Care Unit floors and since the resource team supports
the needs of the house and our nurses, we are starting this new
opportunity!LPN's on the resource team will float to medical
surgical, pcu, behavioral health, women and infant services,
surgery, procedural and imaging. These are highly trained
individuals that are open to floating to where the needs of the
hospital are. They integrate into the department core staff and
work alongside them daily.At Banner Health, you will work three
12-hour shifts per week for either a day or night shift from 7 -
7:30. This position offers a weekend schedule which is eligible for
a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and on nights an
18%-night differential.Your pay and benefits are important
components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a
variety of benefit plans 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.Should you have any
questions, please contact Mia Frahry at Mia.Frahry@bannerhealth.com
or call (602) 747-2595Banner 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. With 390 licensed beds,
the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute
medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency
and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac
catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology,
pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, extended care, outpatient
diagnostic services, acute and outpatient rehabilitation and adult
behavioral services.POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides nursing care under the direction and
supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is
accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self
or others who are under his or her direction. This position
observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and
documents patient care in accordance with department policies,
standard of care and state scope of practice. This position
utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills
necessary to contribute to the assessment of data and to plan,
provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and
developmental age of assigned patients.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Observes, compiles and reports the patient's physical,
psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental,
cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews available
information obtained by health care team members.
2. Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse,
including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and
patient, family and health team input. Considers the physical,
cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational
needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in
collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews
plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input
for updates as needed.
3. Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in
care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice. 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. May delegate and provide
supervision in the provision of care to non-licensed personnel, in
accordance with state scope of practice. Promotes continuity of
care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers
the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Reports condition of patient, including signs and symptoms which
may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the
registered nurse and/or physician. Observes and reports patient
progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with
other health care team members. Observes and reports patient's
response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents observation, implementation and data in the patient
record. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing
interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician
orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. May plan, organize, develop and coordinate the completion of
documentation and the input of patient assessment data as required
by federal regulation. Maintains, updates and revises required
documentation according to patient changes in condition, as
regulated by federal and/or state guidelines. Effectively
communicates and coordinates with members of the interdisciplinary
team regarding appropriate functional/care level and transition to
another level. Performs audits related to the reimbursement
documentation and the quality management process. Reviews audit
results and presents summary information for management utilization
and review.
7. May coordinate the admission process including new resident
evaluations. Provides verbal and written communication to
residents, families and referrals sources regarding the process for
admission to the center. Facilitates problem solving with
residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies and
clinical staff.
8. This position works under supervision, prioritizing data from
multiple sources to provide quality care and support to the patient
and family. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful
environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with
staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients,
families and physicians.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of
practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or
compact LPN or LVN licensure for current state of practice. BLS
certification is required. Additional certification or continuing
education may be required based on area of practice. Completion of
a state approved IV therapy program may be required in certain
facilities and/or departments in accordance with state scope of
practice, regulatory requirements or facility/ department
policy.
Banner Registry and Travel 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 LPN or LVN in the specialty area. Employees working for 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in designated clinical area is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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