Registered Nurse RN Outpatient Observation PCU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Chandler
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Chandler, ArizonaDepartment Name: Work Shift:
NightJob Category:Nursing* $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!Banner Ocotillo
Medical Center is the newest hospital in the Banner Health System.
- Our Outpatient Observation Unit is 24 beds and operates in close
coordination with the emergency department under a shared charge
RN. - It is a fast-paced environment where our nurses can expect to
admit, transfer and discharge patients daily. This unit also cares
for Medical/Surgical inpatient and occasionally PCU Patients, which
gives nurses a broader knowledge and skill set. - Located at the
southeast corner of South Alma School Road and the Loop 202 San Tan
Freeway in Chandler AZ. - We opened November 2020 and we are
rapidly growing and evolving. - We are a test location for many
technological improvements before they are introduced across the
Banner Health System. If working for a leader in the use of bedside
technology to enhance patient care and improve staff efficiency and
workflow is where you want to be, please apply. - - - - - - -As a
Registered nurse in the Outpatient Observation Unit you will have
the opportunity to work in a custom-designed, efficient atmosphere
that allows for the best patient care. - -Many nurses will be cross
trained to the ER so they can work in both units as needs dictate.
- Our nurses are a part of a staff-centric culture where we fully
involve team members in the decision-making process and participate
in department and facility-wide governance and leadership roles. -
-The ideal candidate will not be afraid to share ideas and provide
input as we create an amazing work environment. - We are looking
for dedicated, forward-looking individuals that can embrace change.
We have leaders and coworkers full support as our team grows and
expands their knowledge and expertise. 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.*$10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
offered to candidates with 12 months Med/Surg, Telemetry or OOU RN
experience with a 12 month agreement.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.If you are a New Graduate
Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main
job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse
Experience.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 careMINIMUM 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. 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. Employees working in any
Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona 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.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree preferred. Professional
certification preferred.Additional related education and/or
experience preferred.Our organization supports a drug-free work
environment.
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