Registered Nurse RN Antepartum
Company: Banner Health
Location: Glendale
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Glendale, ArizonaDepartment
Name:WIS-Antepartum-HospWork Shift:DayJob Category:NursingIf you're
looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference - and
real change in the health care industry - you belong at Banner
Health. With facilities in six western states, we're committed to
not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the
way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek driven
professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and
skills to make it happen.Did you know that Banner Thunderbird
provides the highest level of maternity care in the West Valley,
and that it is one of the leading providers of maternity care in
the entire state? It's true. Our doctors and nurses have the
expertise and experience to care for some of the most complex
pregnancies and deliveries, including women with pregnancies
complicated by diabetes, high blood pressure and premature labor.
Additionally, our neonatal intensive care unit enables us to care
for babies born at any gestational age. Banner Thunderbird utilizes
a sophisticated electronic medical records system to ensure better,
safer care for you and your baby. This system has been proven to
prevent medical errors and to provide more comprehensive care for
mothers and babies.A 10-bed special care obstetrical unit is
available for expectant mothers experiencing high-risk
complications and those in need of close observation. This unique
specialty unit, directed by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, a
physician specializing in care for high-risk pregnancies, works
closely with the patient's primary care and OB/GYN physicians and
neonatologists to ensure that mother and baby receive the best care
possible. Their goal is to preserve each pregnancy until a safer
point for the baby's arrival has been reached. The unit features
all private rooms, a computer station for patient use, and an
activities room stocked with craft items, movies and educational
materials. The activities room also serves as a place to socialize
with family, friends and other antepartum patients.This position is
for a day shift opening in the Antepartum Unit. The hours for this
position are from 7am-7:30pm and will require 3 shifts per week
which will include weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. You
will also have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for
shift and weekend coverage as well as enjoy an 18% night shift
differential as well as a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift
differential when applicable.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.Nonprofit Banner Thunderbird Medical Center opened its
doors in 1983 and has been growing ever since to meet the health
care needs of the communities it serves in northwest metropolitan
Phoenix. Today, the 595-bed hospital - one of the largest hospitals
in the state - is annually ranked as one of the top hospitals in
the Phoenix metropolitan area by US News & World Report and enjoys
a reputation as the preferred provider of care to children and
adults in the area in consumer preference surveys. The tertiary
care hospital provides everything from routine to advanced,
specialized care to both adult and pediatric patients. Specialized
services include cardiology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics,
neurosurgery, robotic surgery, stroke care and a women and infants
services program. Additionally, in partnership with top-ranked MD
Anderson Cancer Center, Banner Thunderbird also offers
state-of-the-art cancer care. Banner Thunderbird is certified as a
Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center and features a 35-bed Level
III neonatal intensive care unit that cares for babies of high-risk
pregnancies and those born prematurely. Banner Thunderbird is also
home to the only pediatric intensive care unit for seriously ill or
injured children in the area. If you would like to contribute to
truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience
and skills to Banner Thunderbird.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 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification
preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Keywords: Banner Health, Glendale , Registered Nurse RN Antepartum, Healthcare , Glendale, Arizona
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