Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU CDU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
*Primary City/State:*Sun City West, Arizona*Department Name:
*Outpatient Observation-5B-Hosp*Work Shift: *Varied*Job
Category:*Nursing*$15,000 Sign-on Bonus!* *Better Than Ever for
Nurses. We're making the biggest investment ever in creating a
better employment experience for our nursing team members. At
Banner Health, we take care of nurses. Nurses take care of
everyone.What's better at Banner? At Banner Health, we are more
committed than ever to investing in our nurses with better pay,
better benefits, better opportunities, better well-being, better
flexibility, better experiences - better nursing.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!*[Watch this short video](https://youtu.be/GJDFJVKcf6c)*
to hear from current nursing staff members and learn more about
what Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center can offer your career. The
*Observation* (Clinical Decision Unit) Unit service line is a
fast-paced environment offering a vast patient population and mix
of patient diagnoses. Observation is an outpatient designation
designed for continued testing and treatment to determine admission
and discharge needs. We service patient populations including but
not limited to:* PCU services: (Cardiac Drips, CHF, Stokes, post
cath care and much more).* Medical Surgical services including all
medical diagnoses and pre/post-surgical care.The Observation unit
offers an excellent collaborative teamwork environment and
opportunities for career advancement. You will also have the
opportunity to 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).We offer excellent
compensation and benefits, PTO, relocation package, development
assistance, wellness program, and continuing education
scholarships.Should you have any questions, please contact Donna
Dioses at
[donna.dioses@bannerhealth.com](mailto:donna.dioses@bannerhealth.com)
or call (602) 747-2526.Your pay and benefits are important
components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity
includes the option to participate in a variety of health,
financial, and security benefits. *Sign-on incentive for RN's with
a minimum of 12 months of Acute Care experience; requires a 2 year
commitment.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. 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 SUMMARYThis 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
FUNCTIONS1. 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 QUALIFICATIONSMust 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
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree preferred. Professional
certification preferred.Additional related education and/or
experience
preferred.[EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans](https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)Our
organization supports a drug-free work environment.[Privacy
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Keywords: Banner Health, Sun City West , Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU CDU, Healthcare , Sun City West, Arizona
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