Staff - registered nurse (rn) - med surg - $29-48 per hour

Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Banner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Sun City West, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Primary City/State: Sun City, Arizona Department Name: Med-Surg 4th Floor Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing ** $15,000 Sign-On Bonus ** with 1-year of experience and a 2-year commitment! 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. The 4AB Unit at Banner Boswell consists of 22 private rooms. We have the capability of utilizing up to 16 remote cardiac monitors which are monitored from a centralized viewing station located in our centralized monitor room on 5th floor. General surgeries consist of urology, plastics, gynelogical and abdominal cases. Overflow medical patients with simple pneumonias, diabetes, renal disease, GI issues, and skin disorders. Eleven of these 22 private rooms are designated for General Medical Oncology patients which is caring for patients with cancer and related diagnoses and administration of chemotherapy. This unit can flex to 42 semi-private beds based on volume or patient census. Staffing is based on patient acuities and staff mix. You will have the opportunity to work with a highly efficient team surrounded by engaged team members helping to meet our outcomes and customer obsession. Through this team, we exceeded or had extraordinary results in voluntary turnover, reducing falls, reducing companion utilization, and financial stewardship. The team focus is on creating a healthy work environment through collaboration, hourly rounding, prompt answering of call lights, culture of clean and quiet and acknowledging all customers as "one team". Watch this short video to learn what it is like working as a nurse at Banner Boswell Medical Center. Candidates choose this unit because of the team members and leadership. We uphold high professional standards and each other accountable to meet our outcomes supporting a strong "one team" message. Currently, we are offering full-time, part-time and day or night shifts from 7 - 7:30. 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. 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. If you are a new Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use key words RN New Grad to search for openings! Since 1970, Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional care to the people in the northwest area of metropolitan Phoenix. Today, our 501-bed acute-care hospital is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix''s Best Hospitals and offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, wound management and sleep disorders. We''ve earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. We''re also in the nation''s top five percent for preventing mortality and complications. 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 po Banner Health Job ID #R4340255_1006. Posted job title: registered nurse rn medical surgical About Banner Health About Banner Health Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. Our Mission Banner's nonprofit mission statement serves as the foundational language for our organization. "Making health care easier, so life can be better." This mission statement focuses everyone in the organization on a singular purpose - excellent patient care. In addition, our mission guides decision making, defines organizational behavior, set the standards for our day-to-day work, and drives performance. Our Diversity At Banner Health, we value and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion by promoting and cultivating a culturally rich workforce honored to serve, support and provide services to our diverse communities. We respect and value the various backgrounds and differences among our team members that allows them to be who they are. We believe leveraging these unique perspectives, experiences and talents not only enhances our Banner family, but supports our effectiveness and success as an organization. With a strong focus on our talent, culture and community, we provide opportunities internally and externally through: --- Programs focusing on our talent pipeline. --- Team Member Resource Groups that offer team member development, community outreach, and resources for well-being. --- Diversity, equity and inclusion education available through facilitator led virtual platforms. --- Collaborating with community partners to bring accurate health information and resources to our underserved communities. --- Focusing on health disparities and social determinants of health. Benefits Wellness and fitness programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Health Care FSA Discount program 401k retirement plan Health savings account

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