Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
R Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
M/S-Observation Unit
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Nursing
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Nursing careers are better at Banner Health. We've built smarter
processes to help nurses focus on what really matters. If you want
to make a difference in people's lives - this could be the
opportunity you've been waiting for.
Banner University Medical Center South Campus in Tucson, AZ is an
academic medical center focused on providing exceptional patient
care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting
groundbreaking research to help the people of Arizona and beyond.
Banner University Medical Center South Campus was nationally
recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital in 2018.
The Observation Unit is a 9 bed unit offering care to a wide
variety of patients. Our patient population consists of individuals
with an array of medical comorbidities including diabetes, heart
failure, minor orthopedic injuries, minimal invasive surgeries,
urology and falls. Patients on this unit typically have shorter
stays ranging ( RNs on the Observation unit will participate in the
PCU Academy which will provide skills to care for our hospital's
adult health population. The Obs unit prides itself on teamwork and
RNs in this space will learn new skills each day and be a part of a
close-knit interdisciplinary team. BUMCS is currently working
toward Magnet, Level 3 Trauma and Primary Stroke designation.
If you are looking for excitement & the ability to constantly learn
new things, the Observation unit is the place for you! This is a
great opportunity for RNs with experience in PCU and
Medical/Surgical.
Banner Health's academic model and teaching orientation support
learning at all levels, and is truly a collaborative environment
between nursing, physicians and other therapies. You will also have
the opportunity to participate in our Nursing Clinical Ladder
Program, utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend
coverage, and enjoy a weekend shift differential. Enjoy a flat rate
$3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% shift differential
for Nights.
We have Night shift (7pm-7:30am) and Day shift (7am-7:30pm)
schedules available, 3 / 12 hours shifts per week.
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.
Should you have any questions, please contact Donna Dioses at or
call .
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.
1 Year of Acute Care RN Experience is required and a 24 Month
Commitment.
Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive
academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a
state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. We
are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac
Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system
Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital. The hospital is staffed
by physicians who are full-time faculty of the University of
Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner
Health under an operating agreement with Pima County. Our specialty
services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health,
treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care
and comprehensive orthopedics.
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.
Performs all functions according to established policies,
procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as
applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner
Health with an excellent service experience by consistently
demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general
content of and requirements of this position and are not intended
to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or
responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's
immediate manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
DIRECTLY REPORTING
None
MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING
Provides direction and supervision to licensed and non-licensed
personnel in the activities necessary to provide quality care and
services.
TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
Banner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, vision,
and values of the organization. They will serve as role models for
staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and
results-oriented manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
DP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment: (Nutrition Rep,
Chaplain, RN).
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch
frequently.
Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond
quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color
vision.
Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and
ability to grasp and handle objects click apply for full job
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